Burnout and the Poly Crisis

Burnout has become an increasingly severe issue, exacerbated by a series of interconnected crises known as the poly crisis, which amplify each other’s effects. This widespread exhaustion contributes to a collective existential crisis where many workers feel detached and ineffective. The pandemic further intensified this trend, leading to significant disengagement and a phenomenon called 'quiet quitting,' where employees opt to do the bare minimum instead of fully committing to their roles. As this crisis persists, it highlights the urgent need for individuals to recover and organizations to adapt their work cultures to mitigate burnout.