Burnout is prevalent in today’s fast-paced world of work. People across the globe are weary and exhausted. With team members struggling and feeling burnt out, organizations and teams are experiencing decreased engagement and productivity, facing challenges in retaining top talent, and suffering financially.

When it comes to addressing burnout, the focus is often placed on the individual. How can we "fix" them? What can they do "better"? The reality is that burnout is not only about the individual; it can signal that systemic changes are needed within an organization. If the leadership, environment, or work culture is off, it can be exceedingly difficult for team members to feel good while doing good work. Telling people that personal resiliency and self-care will simply remedy the situation is not the solution.

The key aspects of burnout can be identified using the key areas of the Maslach Burnout Inventory. The six key areas that researchers have found to contribute to occupational burnout are workload, control, reward, community, fairness, and values.

Here are some reflection questions and suggestions for addressing these key factors in your workplace:........

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