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Addressing burnout in the workplace

19 June 2025

Executive summary

Burnout is a major, worsening concern in the workplace, and is defined as a psychological and physical exhaustion caused by prolonged stress that goes beyond everyday difficulties at work. To support employees and help them thrive, organizations need to tackle burnout as a systemic issue.

In this explainer, learn about:

Recognizing and addressing burnout.
Why managers are key to identifying and preventing employee burnout.
How organizations can support managers.
Actions leaders can take to prevent and root out burnout.

How to cite: Duffett, J. & Hughes, V. (2025). Addressing burnout in the workplace (2^nd edition). Catalyst. 2022.

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