This episode is about psychosocial hazards. Never heard of them? Start by listening to our mini-episode about Psychosocial Hazards — or watch the video version. In many countries, employers are responsible for measuring and minimising physical and psychosocial hazards in the workplace. But how do we measure psychosocial hazards — and what are the challenges we…
This episode is about work design. Never heard of it? Start by listening to our mini-episode about Work Design. When it comes to work design, we sometimes have an idea of what NOT to do — such as micromanaging, overloading, and mistreating staff. But what SHOULD we be doing? Is there a way of describing…
This month’s feature is all about shame: why shame is such a common reaction to burning out, why this matters, and what we can do about it.
This month’s feature is about the core risk factors for burnout.
For decades, burnout experts have highlighted the importance of six organisational risk factors we should focus on in order to prevent burnout.
I recently joined Anwar Khalil, CEO of Martian Logic, to discuss burnout in the workplace. In this video I cover: Whether you’re a manager, HR leader, or employee navigating a high-pressure role, this episode is essential listening. Learn how to prioritise wellbeing, protect your team, and create workplaces where people can do their best work—without sacrificing…
I recently joined Anwar Khalil, CEO of Martian Logic and host of their podcast, to discuss burnout in the workplace — and some of the ways leaders can put people at higher risk of burnout. In this clip, we talk about one particularly toxic mindset about success.
I recently joined the hosts of the popular writing podcast Writing about Dragons and Sh*t to discuss what burnout is, how it might present in writers, and some of the things people can do about it.
Dr Ben J. Searle discusses some confusion and controversies surrounding the core symptoms of burnout: exhaustion, detachment, and diminished self-efficacy.
Editing the recording of a delightful chat I had with Professor Sharon Parker (director of the Curtin U. Centre for Transformational Work Design) as part of a new season of the podcast, launching later in 2025. Stay tuned or re-listen to the first series!
Alysa Liu’s victory in the 2025 World Figure Skating Championships is nothing short of inspirational. Not just for aspiring ice dancers, but also for people experiencing burnout! Burnout is a condition caused by chronic stress. The primary symptoms are described by the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11) as:* Feelings of energy depletion or exhaustion;* Increased…
