Title: Integrating Theory and Practice: A Deductive Analysis of Burnout and Job Satisfaction in the Context of a Shifting Labor Market
Author(s) : Sean Ratican, Robert Antenucci
In the wake of widespread return-to-office mandates and persistent labor shortages, organizations face mounting challenges in sustaining employee job satisfaction and mitigating exhaustion. This presentation explores the phenomenon of employee burnout through a comprehensive review of existing literature, emphasizing its adverse impact on job satisfaction and the pressing need for actionable management interventions. The authors introduce a conceptual framework that identifies and organizes key predictors of burnout, drawing on established theoretical models and stress-related constructs. Utilizing a deductive methodology, the framework integrates findings from multiple business sectors, macroeconomic indicators, and industry reports to reveal shared factors influencing employee well-being. The presentation concludes with a set of evidence-based, pragmatic recommendations designed to inform organizational strategies aimed at preventing and alleviating workplace burnout.