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When burnout takes hold at work

Burnout isn’t usually the result of a single bad week. It develops gradually, shaped by how work is structured and sustained. HBR’s resources on burnout focus on those underlying conditions, combining research with practical tools to make sense of long-term strain. They explain why energy and motivation erode even when people care deeply about their work, and how those patterns can be understood rather than normalized.

 
HBR Guides to Managing Stress and Burnout Toolkit
Energy + Motivation (HBR Emotional Intelligence Series)
The Burnout Epidemic: The Rise of Chronic Stress and How We Can Fix It

HBR Guides to Managing Stress and Burnout Toolkit

Energy + Motivation (HBR Emotional Intelligence Series)

The Burnout Epidemic: The Rise of Chronic Stress and How We Can Fix It

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HBR Guides to Managing Stress and Burnout Toolkit

HBR Guides to Managing Stress and Burnout Toolkit

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Energy + Motivation (HBR Emotional Intelligence Series)

Energy + Motivation (HBR Emotional Intelligence Series)

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The Burnout Epidemic: The Rise of Chronic Stress and How We Can Fix It

The Burnout Epidemic: The Rise of Chronic Stress and How We Can Fix It

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