“Managing Employee Burnout: How to Develop A Happy, Healthy and Engaged Workforce” by Shauna Moran presents a valuable topic but falls short in its execution. While the book offers some useful insights into combating employee burnout and fostering a positive work environment, it ultimately lacks depth and practicality.

Moran’s approach to addressing burnout is somewhat superficial, relying heavily on generic advice and broad strategies rather than offering concrete, actionable solutions. The book would benefit from more detailed case studies and real-world examples to illustrate the principles discussed.

Furthermore, the writing style is overly simplistic, making it difficult for readers to fully engage with the material. The book lacks the depth and nuance needed to truly resonate with those grappling with the complexities of managing employee burnout.

Overall, “Managing Employee Burnout” has its merits, but it fails to provide the comprehensive guidance needed to effectively address this pressing issue in the workplace. While it may offer some value as a starting point for those new to the topic, readers seeking practical, evidence-based solutions may find themselves wanting more.

Managing Employee Burnout by Shauna Moran is an invaluable resource for anyone in charge of a team of employees. There is a particular focus on remote working which adds to the relevance of the information contained in the book, but many of the same tools and skills can also be useful in the standard workplace. The author is very forthcoming about her own experiences with burnout , and that adds a human and relatable note to the advice that I found particularly appealing, The author broadly focuses on three areas, the self, the organisation and the leader and within these categories looks at how to recognise signs of burnout, how to support those who may be experiencing burnout and how to optimise the working environment and the organisation to reduce the risk of employees becoming burnt out. The use of real world examples and the inclusion of exercises to encourage the reader to think about their own organisation helps to demonstrate how the ideas and principles discussed in the book can be applied to their specific organisation,
I read and reviewed an ARC courtesy of NetGalley and the publisher, all opinions are my own.