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Why Burnout is a Systemic Problem (Not Just an Individual Issue) – The Case for Organisational Responsibility

Introduction Burnout is often framed as a personal issue—something to be fixed with better self-care, more resilience, or a week off. But this narrative is not only misleading, it’s damaging. It suggests that if employees are burning out, they simply need to try harder, manage stress better, or be more resilient. The truth? Burnout is a systemic problem, deeply rooted in organisational culture, leadership behaviours, team dynamics, and structural pressures. Until we start addressing burnout

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Jo van Osch April 1, 2025
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Burnout

Hope on the Horizon: The Burnout Intervention Spectrum – Prevention, Management, and Reintegration – A Holistic Approach for Thriving at Work

Introduction Burnout is more than just stress—it’s an occupational crisis affecting employees at every level. Whether you’re an overwhelmed professional, a leader supporting burned-out employees, or an HR executive designing workplace well-being strategies, understanding how to intervene at the right level is key to effective burnout prevention and recovery. In this article, we explore the three key levels of burnout intervention: These levels of intervention are distinct from the stages of burnout—which describe an individual’s

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Jo van Osch March 25, 2025