Overview
The concept of “job burnout” is now completely embedded in popular culture and mass media. As the term has settled into popular use, its definition has drifted from its intended meaning and, in healthcare in particular, burnout is often used as an umbrella term for any negative work-related stress. This oversimplification risks obscuring other important factors that are amplifying stress and distress in our teams.
Additionally, evidence shows that an overemphasis on individual self-care practices as a solution to burnout is not only ineffective but leads to resentment from workers and may be contributing to the profound labour transformation and attrition that workforces are experiencing.
This training is aimed at leaders who wish to develop a fuller understanding of where burnout fits in the constellation of intersecting factors that contribute to occupational stress and explore ways to improve staff (and their own) job health.