The Lonely Office Feeling Chaos Fatigue? Adam Grant Explains Why and Who’s Really to Blame for Burnout
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May 21, 2025 
Join Adam Grant, an organizational psychologist and Glassdoor's Chief Worklife Expert, as he tackles the fatigue caused by constant change in today's workforce. He shares strategies for building resilience, such as mental time travel, and discusses the importance of empathy born from hardship. Grant analyzes the impact of economic turbulence on millennials and emphasizes the need for supportive workplace environments. The conversation also dives into navigating employee loyalty amidst shifting work dynamics, encouraging a community-focused approach.
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Understanding Chaos Fatigue
- Chaos fatigue is exhaustion from constant change, unpredictability, and uncertainty affecting many workers today.
- Overexposure to information increases stress beyond what previous generations experienced.
Career Resilience from Recession Starts
- Starting a career during a recession leads to higher long-term job satisfaction and less narcissistic leadership.
- Hardship tends to foster compassion and drive to improve workplaces.
Managers Must Prevent Burnout
- Managers must proactively prevent and address burnout in the workplace to maintain sustainable workloads.
- Multiple employees burning out signals a systemic issue with excessive demands or unclear expectations.