Burnout rarely appears as a dramatic event at the beginning. It usually shows up as reduced responsiveness, less initiative, slower recovery after workload spikes, and a noticeable drop in energy that teams normalize until performance or morale is already damaged.
Retention Strategy for a Slower and Uneven Labor Market
A slower labor market does not automatically make retention easy. It changes the pattern of risk. Employees may move less often overall, but the people a company most needs to keep still have options, especially when they carry specialized knowledge or lead core client relationships.