Managing Burnout in the Workplace

A Theology of Rest: Sabbath Principles for Ministry

“…Maslach and Leiter (1997) offer the following reasons: people feel overloaded, lack control over what they do, are not rewarded for their work, experience a breakdown in community, are not treated fairly, and are dealing with conflicting values (p. 17). McCormack and Cotter (2013) point out that one may recognize burnout if there are changes in behavior (e.g., withdrawal from people, losing one’s temper, alteration of feeling and thinking patterns, and visible physical changes causing decreased health) (pp. 17–21).…”

“…The Japanese scenario portrays the high cost of burnout for families and individuals, as well as for the organization. McCormack and Cotter (2013) note side effects that include “reduced productivity and revenue…job turnover, [and] low morale” (2013, p. 4). Addressing burnout among ministry professionals is particularly important considering the future health and leadership of the Church.…”

Motivation, Leadership, Empowerment and Confidence: Their Relation with Nurses' Burnout

“…The term “burnout” is often used today among employees. It represents a form of response of the employee to the pressure he feels, who professionally engages closely and intensively with people and their problems during employment [ 6 ].…”

“…However today the burnout syndrome is a widespread issue affecting and other professions, even within the family life [ 14 , 10 ]. Up to date many definitions has given to burnout, in this way the difficulties for an accurate determination of burnout are reviled [ 5 , 6 ].…”

“…There are many who believe that working environment should be changed in order the reduction of burnout is successful [ 5 ]. Indeed, in the recent years the role of human resources management in the reduction of burnout, is highlighted [ 5 , 6 ]. The present study aims to indicate the key role of the four factors of motivation, leadership, empowerment and confidence in burnout.…”