Job Burnout is a specific form of work-related stress, characterized by physical or emotional exhaustion, cynicism or detachment from the job, and a feeling of reduced professional efficacy.
Key Points:
- Stages of Burnout:
- Enthusiasm to Stagnation: A once-energized employee begins feeling stuck or unmotivated.
- Frustration and Apathy: Cynicism grows, and emotional exhaustion becomes more apparent.
- Intervention or Withdrawal: Chronic burnout may lead to quitting, sick leave, or serious mental health issues if unaddressed.
- Contributing Factors: Excessive workload, lack of control, poor work-life balance, unclear job expectations, or toxic work culture.
- Prevention & Management: Setting boundaries, seeking support (from supervisors or mental health professionals), practicing self-care, and possibly restructuring workload or job roles.
