It’s common for people to miss the signs of burnout, although we can usually see them with hindsight. Why is it so difficult to spot burnout as it happens? In this article, Dr Ben Searle explains why we miss the signs of burnout and how we can start to fix this problem.
Learn about the #Recovember challenge and check out the compilation of evidence-based recovery tips from organisational psychologist Dr Ben J Searle.
Dr Ben Searle will be discussing burnout in two different sessions at the upcoming 2026 APS Industrial & Organisational Psychology Conference being held in Melbourne this October 29-31.
Some people see burnout and perfectionism as badges of honour, but neither is healthy. Could there be a way to address both of these at once?
This issue of Read Before Burning examines “burnout brain”, a phenomenon where burnout interferes with our cognitive capabilities. Its a phenomenon supported by lots of evidence and it has important implications.
In this issue, I explain that your organisation’s burnout defences have holes — holes that allow people to burn out in what might otherwise seem like a well-run workplace. Fortunately, you can find those holes and fill them!
In this issue of Read Before Burning, I try to answer the question so often asked by people burning out at work: “Should I stay or should I go?”
In this MOTJ episode, I talk to LaTrobe Business School’s Professor Lena Wang about the value of consulting people with lived experience of mental illness in making workplaces more inclusive and supportive.
In this issue of Read Before Burning, I ask “Can injustice trigger Burnout?” If someone is already burning out, could unjust treatment trigger a shift to severe burnout? I explore how this might happen and what you can do about it.
In this episode, Dr Searle talks to Dr Robert Styles (Director of Bespoke Programs at ProSocial World) about compassion, its importance in the workplace, and how we can cultivate more compassion at work.
