In this week's employment law podcast, David Hossack and Elise Turner are joined by special guest speaker Fiona Lewis of the charity SAMH to explore the topic of burnout in the workplace, why it happens, the potential effects, the relevant legal obligations and the steps that employers can take to mitigate against the risk of stress and burnout.
Wed 05 Feb 2025
Cases of workplace burnout are on the rise: why is it happening and how can employers reduce the risk?
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