attitudes and perceptions shift from optimistic to hopeless

overworked employees tend to suffer health issues or early death

if you really want to take pressure off of the team, you must adjust the workload and not the schedule or holidays

strategies to reduce workload include flexible goal setting, clear expectations, safe communication, personalized training and give each employee a voice.

being underpaid is a central cause of burnout

the effort-reward gap results in increased burnout, especially in demanding jobs

rewards and recognitions include fair compensation, opportunity for advancement, and capping working hours to ensure there is not a sleep deficit

include benefits that work with employees needs

employees need recognition and positive feedback

micromanaging takes control from employees

lack of autonomy is a top 5 reason for leaving work

organizations needs trust and consistent communication to create a safe space

higher levels of autonomy correlate to higher levels of job satisfaction

employees need a strong sense of community

workplace belonging can lead to a 56% increase in organizational performance, 50% deduction in turnover, & a 75% decrease in employee sick days

keep politics and polarizing topics limited to ensure work is a safe space

honest communication & feedback must be paired with empathy

the community must be genuine before it can grow in a healthy way

those who have a supportive systems of peers at work tend to live longer

lack of organizational justice can result from bias, favoritism, mistreatment or unjust compensation

when employees don't trust the authority figure, it breaks the bond that makes work meaningful

leaders should follow global human rights commissions in the structure of their fairness standards in the workplace

ensure a consistently healthy work environment, even during times of crisis or conflict

overqualification can lead to dissatisfaction in the workplace (1:4 workers is overqualified)

not enough job options match educational credentials

overqualified employees experience depression, anxiety and job burnout & lower overall life satisfaction

overqualification occurs when an employee obtains education or skills that cannot be used in their current position, ending in frustration 

employees search for a person-organization fit in regards to values

a mismatch in values will lead to frustration, burnout, and decreased productivity