3 Ways to Help a Colleague Who's Burning Out at Work

Maybe you've noticed that one of your officemates seems more down lately than usual. Maybe a colleague's output has declined to a noticeable degree, but he or she doesn't seem to really care about it. If you have co-workers who are acting off, or who've been really down on the job, it could be that they're suffering from burnout.

Some people will tell you that burnout is a buzzword coined by millennials to exaggerate the angst they experience in the course of holding down jobs. It's not. Burnout is a recognized condition, and one defined by Mayo Clinic as "a state of physical, emotional, or mental exhaustion, combined with doubts about your competence and the value of your work."

That's serious stuff, and it can lead to a host of repercussions for those affected. If you have reason to believe that a colleague of yours has fallen victim to burnout, here are a few critical steps to take.

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