„As the original researcher who first identified and describedburnout, Dr. Maslach now digs to the roots of alienation and lossof community in many large organizations.“ (T. George Harris, editor, Spirituality & Health)
"Full of important lessons for those who experience burnout andthose who are in positions to prevent it from occurring... it's aroad map to the design of workplaces that will restore the vitalityand the promise of fulfilling work.„ (Wayne Cascio, professor ofmanagement, College of Business and Administration, University ofColorado at Denver)
“The proposed solutions reach well beyond simple-minded, individualstress management to the core challenge of redesigning the workenvironment.„ (David S. Sobel, director of patient education andhealth promotion, Kaiser Permanente Medical Care Program)
“A welcome corrective to much of the writing I see on burnout. Theauthors show convincingly that the causes and solutions? are to befound primarily in the organization, not the individual.„ (CaryCherniss, professor of applied psychology, RutgersUniversity)
“RecommAnded for business collections." (Steven Silkunas, DCOSEPTA/FRONTIER, Library Journal)
Today's workforce is experiencing job burnout in epidemic proportions. Workers at all levels, both white- and blue-collar, feel stressed out, insecure, misunderstood, undervalued, and alienated at their workplace. This original and important book debunks the common myth that when workers suffer job burnout they are solely responsible for their fatigue, anger, and don't give a damn attitude. The book clearly shows where the accountability often belongs. . . . squarely on the shoulders of the organization.