OctagonCycle Employee Resilience (OC-ER) program
Revolutionizing Burnout Prevention: Cognitive Profiling for Jobs and Employees
Revolutionizing Burnout Prevention: Cognitive Profiling for Jobs and Employees
Cognition refers to the processes of the human mind through which we acquire, process, and apply information, including perception, attention, memory, thinking, problem-solving, decision-making, and emotion regulation. Emotions and cognitive processes are closely interconnected, and together they influence our everyday decisions and reactions.
Cognitive profiling of jobs means that each position has specific expectations attached to it. If an individual’s cognitive profile aligns with these expectations, they can maximize their performance. However, if there is a mismatch between the person and the role, the risk of burnout increases.
Cognitive profiling of individuals is a complex process based on the roles they adopt. These roles reflect a person’s past experiences, teachings, and reactions to various situations. The profiling process considers how decision-making and behavioral patterns are shaped by these past experiences.
For the two profiles – the job role and the individual’s cognitive profile – to be truly compatible, they must align. The OC-ER scientific approach facilitates this comparison. If the individual does not fit the job role, the two profiles are incompatible, and the person is forced to adopt a new cognitive pattern to meet the job’s demands. This compulsion leads to dissonance, one of the main causes of burnout. Since they can never fully align with the required cognition, the resulting gap reduces the effectiveness of the work.
However, daily personal and work-related influences can be significant enough to affect the individual’s established cognitive patterns, typically increasing the distance between both profiles. This creates a kind of "triangle" of misalignment, which further increases the risk of burnout while decreasing work effectiveness.
Just as a healthy immune system protects the body from illnesses, the OC-ER program serves as a company’s defense against burnout. According to 2024 research, burnout affects 82% of employees in the USA and 78% in the UK, which is an alarming rate, making burnout a widespread issue. Additionally, research across 100 countries reveals that 43% of employees have experienced burnout. If left unaddressed, burnout weakens a company’s performance, much like how the flu debilitates an individual.
The OC-ER program is based on a fully developed theory resulting from 15 years of research and development. The program addresses burnout from two angles: 1. Leadership training, conducted under the “Modern Leadership Transformation” program, which includes training and coaching. 2. AI-driven cognitive profiling, which continuously monitors employees and, if problems are detected, offers independent support directly to the employee. The program is currently in development and aims to provide companies with a comprehensive and effective tool to prevent and manage burnout.
The AI technology enables employees to receive direct support, while leaders provide personal assistance. The EU AI Act ensures that AI use complies with strict data protection regulations, safeguarding employees' personal data. The system helps companies maintain employee well-being and achieve long-term success through continuous support.
Stages towards Burnout:
Understanding these stages enables proactive steps to support employees and prevent burnout.
The OC-ER program monitors employees’ cognitive and emotional changes on an individualized basis, while providing continuous support through open communication. The AI technology utilizes every available tool to detect changes and offers targeted recommendations for registered well-being services and other support options to address potential challenges.
In parallel, leaders undergo continuous development to foster a more empathetic leadership culture. They personally observe the state of their employees and lead by example through their own growth, creating a more supportive work environment.
The Z generation, which already constitutes a significant part of the workforce, is particularly sensitive to external and internal influences. Therefore, companies face the critical task of modernizing traditional leadership models to meet future demands. Within a few years, the even more sensitive Alpha generation will enter the workforce, making it essential for organizations to adapt proactively and implement leadership strategies that align with the expectations of the emerging generations.
It integrates cognitive and emotional elements to enhance human performance. Focusing on cognitive analysis, it identifies burnout triggers early, promoting long-term resilience in personal and professional life. The theory in 'Empowering Lives in the Journey' is legally protected in the USA.
This leadership training equips senior leaders with essential modern skills, emphasizing the shift from traditional competencies to emotional intelligence, cognitive flexibility, and the Mastery Quotient (MQ). MQ focuses on resilience, self-awareness, and continuous learning, key for future leaders. The training helps leaders embrace these new skills, preparing them to navigate tomorrow's challenges and drive team innovation and engagement.
In this step, we conduct a comprehensive profiling of each job role, focusing on the cognitive attributes, skills, and abilities required for success. This analysis includes the working conditions and resources that the company needs to provide for optimal performance. Additionally, recommendations are given to leaders on the necessary leadership behavior, mindset, and approach to support their teams effectively, preventing burnout and fostering long-term success.
Our research shows that when an employee's cognitive abilities don't align with their role, burnout risks increase. AI-powered cognitive assessments help match employees to roles more effectively, allowing for early intervention. These tools identify whether cognitive capabilities and behavior fit job requirements, reducing burnout risks and boosting satisfaction and productivity through a data-driven approach.
The AI-powered feedback system monitors employee satisfaction and detects early signs of disengagement from a "flow" state. By continuously analyzing communication, behavior, and performance data, the system identifies potential issues like stress or frustration early. This enables targeted interventions to prevent burnout and helps managers provide timely support, ensuring employees remain productive and engaged.
Our system allows company leadership to efficiently manage job profiles and employee data. The application enables the registration of job roles and employees, and the AI evaluates the alignment between them. It provides insights into the matching degree, helping leaders optimize workforce placement. This data-driven approach ensures the right fit for each role, improving efficiency and performance across the organization.
Working at the same company forms a connection, but many employees still don't know each other. Additionally, a large number feel lonely in their personal lives, which contributes to burnout. The new platform connects colleagues who are nearby, regardless of location. It also integrates local service providers offering well-being support, with company-negotiated discounts, fostering team collaboration and work-life balance.
The outlined processes ensure robust employee retention by addressing the key elements that contribute to workplace satisfaction and well-being. By offering opportunities for role exploration, skill enhancement, and new leadership experiences, employees are motivated and engaged. The dynamic structure encourages flexibility, allowing individuals to adapt and grow within the organization, ensuring they stay fulfilled. Leaders, in turn, must swiftly adapt, shedding old habits and recognizing personal shortcomings, as the new generation—Gen Z and Alpha—demands quick, thoughtful leadership that meets their high expectations. This holistic approach guarantees both organizational success and individual fulfillment.
We are in the initial stages of developing the full service, currently focusing on the first of nine elements. Despite this, collaboration can begin now, as the steps build upon each other. With burnout rates continuously rising, there is no time to wait—progress has already started.
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