Despite Strong Job Report, Managers Still Fighting Burnout

While an unexpectedly strong return on the June jobs report shows 372,000 new jobs added last month, many employers are still dealing with worker shortages in several industries.

Managers who struggle to recruit and retain workers are trying to address burnout and workplace happiness. But employees are still jumping companies, changing fields or retiring early at record rates, and managers in many fields struggle to hire. So why are so many employees quitting — and how do you stop it?  

Organizations need to realize that burnout is systemic, and solutions that only focus on the individual won’t work, according to Jennifer Moss, author of “The Burnout Epidemic.”