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Scott H Young Podcast

(Ep 290) - The 6 Causes of Burnout (and How to Avoid It)

Mar 14, 2024
Exploring the 6 causes of burnout in the workplace including workload, control, reward, community, fairness, and values. Advocating for systemic solutions to combat toxic work environments and promote employee well-being. Providing strategies for managing burnout like taking breaks and acquiring coping skills.
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  • Burnout includes extreme fatigue, cynicism, and ineffectiveness, affecting various professions.
  • Mismatches in workload, control, rewards, community, fairness, and values contribute to workplace burnout.

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Understanding Burnout: Three Key Factors

Burnout comprises three key aspects: extreme fatigue, cynicism, and a sense of ineffectiveness. Initially observed in healthcare workers, burnout has branched out to various professions where emotional distancing and helplessness prevail. The combination of exhaustion, cynicism, and ineffectiveness can have severe consequences, such as increased mortality rates for healthcare workers and heightened violence by police officers.

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