Caught in a Vicious Cycle? The Complex Interplay of Work Stressors and Burnout
Caught in a Vicious Cycle? The Complex Interplay of Work Stressors and Burnout
A conflict with a coworker, time pressure, or technical issues – work-related stressors can take many forms. When work stressors accumulate, they can lead to burnout. However, recent research suggests that the interplay between work stressors and burnout is more complex than previously assumed. Could employees potentially be caught in a vicious cycle? / more
What career should I choose? How self-stereotyping can influence career decisions
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gender / self-stereotyping / women / men / career / decisions / work / social roles
What career should I choose? How self-stereotyping can influence career decisions
Stereotypical self-characterizations of women and men can result in different career decisions – contributing to the continuing gender imbalance in leadership and many career fields. We explain how stereotypical self-characterizations develop and how they influence career decisions, behavior, and even performance. We give practical tips on how people themselves as well as organizations can minimize the influence of self-stereotyping to foster more equal gender distributions and career trajectories.