Public awareness has shifted in recent years, with burnout gaining increased societal attention. However, in fast-paced organizations, burnout may understandably remain an afterthought — until its consequences demand action and resources.
Human nature causes employers to overlook the real roots and consequences of employees’ burnout. Despite damning evidence against the fundamental attribution error, misplacing blame onto individuals “is both a fundamental psychological tendency as well as an industry norm that remains strong” across many industries. Unhelpful attribution of burnout remains strong in the workplace.
