Burnout: A Pandemic

Do you feel that work burns you out? Do you look at it negatively and cynically and have you lost your motivation? Has your productivity slumped, do you put things off for longer and take more time doing your work? Have you noticed changes in your appetite or sleeping patterns? Are you more anxious and do you find it hard to take pleasure in things you used to enjoy?

The symptoms of burnout are well-known, the pandemic of emotional, physical and mental exhaustion caused by chronic work stress that is spreading throughout the world, professions and occupational groups. This book puts the phenomenon into context in terms of workplaces, individuals and environmental factors. It identifies triggers and suggests strategies for organisations, leaders and professionals to reduce the risk of burnout and improve general wellbeing and productivity.