{"id":9778,"date":"2021-09-13T10:11:00","date_gmt":"2021-09-13T10:11:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/groupe-novallia.com\/blog\/the-bore-out-a-definition-and-ideas-to-remedy-it\/"},"modified":"2021-09-13T10:11:00","modified_gmt":"2021-09-13T10:11:00","slug":"the-bore-out-a-definition-and-ideas-to-remedy-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/groupe-novallia.com\/en\/blog\/the-bore-out-a-definition-and-ideas-to-remedy-it\/","title":{"rendered":"The Bore-Out: a definition and ideas to remedy it"},"content":{"rendered":"

Bore-out? Definition <\/strong><\/h1>\n

What’s the link between the pandemic, teleworking and boredom?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

One of the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic has been to change our working habits: telecommuting has become increasingly important in our organizations. While some studies show that most employees have a fairly positive attitude towards teleworking, others point to a significant drop in motivation<\/span> affecting posture towards one’s work, career, and personal health and well-being. One of the specific effects highlighted as a consequence of telecommuting in epidemic periods is boreout<\/span>, which is generally associated with the
\n loss of meaning at work<\/strong>
\n<\/span>. Boredom at work is a negative psychological state of diminished desire and satisfaction. When present to a greater extent, these symptoms develop into a state of crisis of meaning and deep boredom with one’s work, as well as a plateauing of satisfaction levels, also known as a “crisis of fulfillment and development”. These symptoms can lead to demotivation and a loss of meaning and purpose in one’s work. <\/p>\n

The reasons for this boredom?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

In general, lack of work, lack of challenge or stimulation, lack of social contact…
\n With the pandemic<\/strong>
\n<\/span>telecommuting has become increasingly present, even permanent. So-called “protective” factors<\/span> that could previously serve as professional resources, such as direct social ties with colleagues and superiors, have been drastically reduced. Meaning at work corresponds to a basic need<\/span> of individuals: to think that what they do is important and has meaning. You can imagine what happens next: lack of meaning leads to stress, anxiety and depression. The repercussions on the company: absenteeism, lower productivity, reduced motivation, inattention, accidents, etc. (read our newsletter on the subject).<\/em><\/p>\n

Ensuring workers’ health and safety!<\/strong><\/h2>\n

For many organizations, teleworking seems to be becoming a long-term work organization. It is therefore important to ensure that employees’ health and safety are not compromised in this highly digitized work organization. <\/p>\n

Here are a few ideas to remedy the problem:<\/strong><\/h3>\n