Burnout syndrome is a serious psychological phenomenon. An employee suffering from burnout loses all interest in their work, is unable to perform well, feels exhausted and in some cases even falls into a state of depression or anxiety. There are many reasons, from economic to health-related, why both employees and their managers should try to avoid burning out at all costs. Here are four signals that indicate an employee is at greater risk of burning out, as well as some advice on how to prevent burnout among your subordinates.
