In this episode we delve into one of the most pressing issues in contemporary workplaces: burnout. Renowned researcher and psychologist Dr. Christina Maslach joins us to demystify the concept of burnout, debunking common misconceptions and addressing why it is so crucial for organizations to understand and combat this issue. We explore the inadequacies of self-care practices as the sole remedy, the critical role of organizational structures in fostering or mitigating burnout, and the actions individuals can take to safeguard their well-being. With a focus on practical solutions, she shares valuable guidance for organizations to create healthier workplaces and foster sustainable employee well-being.

Our guest, Dr. Christina Maslach, is a respected Professor of Psychology (Emerita) and a researcher at the Healthy Workplaces Center at the University of California, Berkeley. She's a leading authority on job burnout, with her pioneering research shaping the field's understanding and providing the standard assessment tool, the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI). Her most recent book, "The Burnout Challenge: Managing People's Relationships with their Jobs" (2022), continues her profound exploration of the subject. Dr. Maslach's work has earned her numerous accolades, including an award from the National Academy of Sciences for scientific reviewing (2020), and inclusion in Business Insider's 2021 list of the top 100 people transforming business. Her impact is underlined by the World Health Organization's official recognition of burnout as an occupational phenomenon with health consequences in 2019, a testament to her work's influence on global health discourse.