With burnout rates astonishingly high, we have entered an era of what I call the Burnout Machine. This machine is what fuels unsustainable workloads — and they are unsustainable. In Europe, 46% of staff report “severe time pressure or overload of work” (Leclerc et al., 2022). This article focuses on how we, as leaders, can …
In a previous article, we explored what burnout is and why it happens. We identified four pivotal categories of demands and resources that act like weights on a seesaw: task, relational, psychological, and physiological. This article will zoom in on the workload aspect. Workload can be seen as the balance of demands and resources that …
In the wake of the pandemic, burnout has emerged as a formidable challenge for leaders to tackle. Its impact on well-being and productivity is undeniable. To effectively address this issue, it’s crucial to gain a deeper understanding. This article aims to provide you with a concise overview, preparing the ground for actionable strategies that we’ll …
