The Owl and The Beetle

The Owl and The Beetle

Thursday Memo

The Five Horsemen of Burnout

The Owl and The Beetle: Thursday Memo

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Luca Sartoni
Sep 06, 2023
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In the modern corporate landscape, the pursuit of productivity often leads to an unfortunate and counterproductive outcome: employee burnout.

The relentless drive to increase output and efficiency, while seemingly beneficial on the surface, can erode employees' mental health.

This essay explores the "Five Horsemen of Burnout," five unreasonable behaviors that workplaces often implement under the guise of productivity enhancement, but in reality, only serve to deplete the workforce's mental well-being.

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