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: In today’s fast-moving environment, the ability to continuously innovate is more than a competitive advantage, it is a matter of a companies’ survival. Yet, while many leaders discuss “disruptive ideas” and “creative cultures,” few know how to create environments where innovation can thrive. A systematic review by Newman, Round, Wang, and Mount (2020)
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Key points Introduction Relationships with others play a big role in our lives. Whether it’s a coach, a friend, or a mentor, the support we get from others affects how motivated we are and how well we perform. For example, when someone encourages us or gives us helpful feedback, we feel more motivated, and more
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