Moss and I spoke about the root causes of burnout, how to spot it in your teams, and some practical solutions to help your teams alleviate—and prevent—burnout. According to Moss, it’s critical for leaders to be aware of when and why team burnout occurs. Three key reasons Moss identifies in her book are: unsustainable workload, lack of relationships, and lack of recognition and autonomy from team leaders.

Burnout has become a global phenomenon that affects a wide range of professions, reduces productivity and hurts the overall economy. It also takes a social and psychological toll on those who suffer from it. Moreover, trying to simply decrease stress and schedule relaxation time is not working to stop what Jennifer Moss calls, the burnout epidemic.