Which of the following are most effective at reducing burnout? (Select TWO options.)

The correct answer is C. Ensuring workloads are reasonable and manageable E. Allowing staff some control over how work gets done. The most effective ways to reduce burnout are ensuring workloads are reasonable and manageable (C) and allowing staff control over how work gets done (E). These actions address the root causes of burnout, rather than treating symptoms. Burnout is primarily driven by excessive…

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APromoting an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
BProviding regular training on stress management
CEnsuring workloads are reasonable and manageable
DOffering hybrid and remote work opportunities
EAllowing staff some control over how work gets done

How the community answered

(19 responses)

A
16% (3)
B
5% (1)
C
74% (14)
D
5% (1)

Explanation

The most effective ways to reduce burnout are ensuring workloads are reasonable and manageable (C) and allowing staff control over how work gets done (E). These actions address the root causes of burnout, rather than treating symptoms. Burnout is primarily driven by excessive workload, lack of autonomy, and sustained stress. Adjusting workload and granting autonomy improve energy, engagement, and sustainability of performance. These structural changes have a greater and more lasting impact than programs focused solely on coping strategies. EAPs (A) and stress management training (B) provide support but do not reduce workload or systemic pressure. Remote work (D) may help some employees but does not inherently reduce burnout if demands remain excessive. SPHR exam content stresses that burnout prevention requires organizational design and managerial action, not only wellness programs.

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