How accountants can support employee burnout

Long hours, tight deadlines and a high pressure environment is causing an increase in cases of burnout across the accountancy workforce, but there is action employers can take, explains Cristian Holmes, chief executive at caba 

For many accountants, working in the industry can be a highly respected and rewarding profession. However, it is not without its challenges. Long hours, tight deadlines and a high pressure environment are just some of the factors that can make it difficult for accountants to have a healthy work-life balance as the boundaries between work and personal life get blurred.&

While some individuals can thrive under these conditions, for others the pressure of having to perform and produce results can be overwhelming, leading to prolonged periods of excessive stress.   

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