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Dec 2020
24m 46s

Why Burnout Happens — and How Bosses Can...

Harvard Business Review
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Christina Maslach, professor of psychology at the University of California, Berkeley, has been studying the causes of burnout, and its impact, for decades. She says that, in a year when everyone feels overwhelmed and exhausted, it's more important than ever for managers to recognize when and why employees are suffering and take steps to solve those problems. ... Show More
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