Burnout and fatigue in the workplace
Understand how to identify and manage burnout and fatigue in the workplace. Explore steps employers can take to improve wellbeing and productivity.
Causes of burnout and fatigue
Burnout and fatigue often build slowly over time.
In the workplace, they may be caused by:
- Unmanageable workloads and long hours
- Lack of control over tasks or schedule
- Poor support from managers or colleagues
- Conflicting or unclear job expectations
- Isolation or lack of recognition
- Poor work-life balance or personal stress
These factors can affect any employee, but especially those in caring, high-pressure or customer-facing roles.
Page last reviewed: 8th August 2025
