Key Points: Introduction Burnout is a growing problem worldwide, with serious effects on people’s health and job performance (see Burning the Midnight Oil for a review of burnout linked to job performance). It’s been officially recognized by the World Health Organization (2019) as a workplace issue. Burnout happens when people feel mentally and physically
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Key Points: Introduction Burnout is a significant occupational issue characterized by emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and a diminished sense of personal accomplishment (or inefficacy). It affects employees across all work contexts and is linked to numerous negative work outcomes such as reduced productivity, absenteeism (see Burning the Midnight Oil for a review of burnout linked
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Key Points: Burnout is a multi-dimensional concept, that is not about working long hours. Job performance suffers when people experience burnout, and there are stronger performance impacts for feelings of inefficacy. Organizational interventions to support well-being and curb burnout need to focus on the measurement of burnout and how it may affect various occupations differently.
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