Understanding Change Fatigue

Change fatigue refers to the feelings of frustration and apathy that arise when employees encounter constant organizational changes. This fatigue is exacerbated by rapid changes in structures and processes, particularly in the wake of advancements in technology such as AI. Recent research indicates that employees now face an average of more than ten enterprise-wide changes per year, compared to just two in 2016, which has led to a significant decline in their willingness to support change—dropping from 74% to 38%. The pandemic has further compounded this issue, as many employees are now less equipped to cope with change, having been mentally taxed from the changes they experienced during that tumultuous period.