Explained: Lessons to learn about burnout and when to quit from Jacinda Ardern

1 day, 22 hours ago

Burnout engulfs India’s IT sector as one in four professionals logs 70 or more hours weekly

A recent survey conducted by Blind, an anonymous professional community app, has unveiled a stark picture of overwork and burnout plaguing India’s IT sector. Shockingly, one in four professionals logs 70 or more hours weekly, contributing to an alarming burnout rate of 83%. While 83% of respondents reported experiencing burnout, the figure exceeds 90% among employees at companies notorious for …

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I won’t be working 5 or 4 days in the office. PERIOD: London employee slams costly commute in viral post

Live Mint

A 25-year-old Indian woman, Taruna Vinaykiya, has refused to work from office four to five days a week, her post on LinkedIn said. “why I should happily spend a chunk of my already-taxed-to-death salary on the world’s most expensive transport system just to sit in an office and dial into online calls?” she said in her post. “I’m 25, in …

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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Death of the work ethic: With Labour at war over benefits cuts, ONE IN FOUR young people consider quitting workforce entirely

Daily Mail

A generation of young people risk is languishing on benefits after one in four said they considered quitting the workforce. Health Wes Streeting warned that an 'overdiagnosis' of mental health conditions was seeing too many people written off Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall's plans to freeze personal independence payments have reportedly been scrapped following a party backlash Official figures …

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2 weeks, 5 days ago

5 million dollars down the drain: Is employee burnout draining company profits?

Firstpost

Employee burnout is costing businesses millions, with the average US company losing around $5 million annually due to disengagement and lost productivity. The study, conducted by researchers from the CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy, Baruch College, Johns Hopkins University and the University of San Diego Knauss School of Business, utilised a computational model to simulate an …

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4 weeks, 1 day ago

Indian employees prioritise workplace flexibility over pay, survey finds

New Indian Express

BENGALURU: At a time when there is a debate over the 90-hour workweek, a survey conducted by Randstad reveals that 52 per cent of Indian employees would leave a job if it lacked sufficient flexibility. According to Randstad India’s Workmonitor 2025 survey, which was released on Tuesday, about 60 per cent of respondents stated they would quit a job if …

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2 months ago

‘Your mental health matters’: Woman quits ‘toxic’ job in a month, netizens chime in with their work culture experiences

Live Mint

A social media post about a woman who quit her job in just a month because of its 'toxic work culture has brought back focus to the debate on mental health and a bad work environment. In a lengthy viral LinkedIn post, Yamini Parnami, a freelance content strategist and the founder of a clothing line ‘Indivibes’, shared why she quit …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has memoir coming out in June

Associated Press

NEW YORK — Two years after her shocking decision to resign as prime minister of New Zealand, Jacinda Ardern is set to publish a memoir. Crown, a division of Penguin Random House, announced Tuesday that Ardern’s “A Different Kind of Power” is scheduled for June 3. With her popularity fading, Ardern stunned many supporters by deciding to leave, saying she …

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4 months ago

Australians now have the 'right to disconnect'. In Japan, employees are dying from overwork

ABC

In Japan, there's a word for "death by overwork". "We have so much human energy to expend for work, or any activity in our life, and then our body has to naturally recuperate," Dr Mariappanadar says. "The effect of that you go to work and you're not actively engaged in work, because you're already tired, your human energy is depleted," …

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

Fears students will suffer as burnout contributes to 'unprecedented' teacher shortages

ABC

After 25 years of teaching across several Perth and country schools, both public and private, the workload and pressure became too much for Hayley Gale in the middle of last year. Scale of shortages 'unprecedented' Dr Karnovsky has noticed a direct correlation between the current teacher shortages and increasing burnout — something he predicts "will only get worse". Shortages nationwide …

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8 months ago

Workplace burnout affecting managers leaves lower employees struggling.

Slate

The burnout epidemic raging through corporate America has made it all the way to the top. Middle managers “are the shock absorbers,” said Rebecca Zucker, a partner at Next Step Partners, an executive coaching organization, who called manager burnout “the new normal.” Three years ago, the “great resignation” saw record numbers of employees leave their jobs, according to data from …

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8 months, 2 weeks ago

Social Work(er) Burnout

Deccan Chronicle

Every social worker has a story to tell — a moment of triumph, a life changed. Research indicates that high and medium levels of emotional exhaustion and lifetime burnout affect approximately 70.3% and 85% of social workers, respectively. Burnout is exacerbated by that lack of support and recognition.” Highlighting the long hours and burnout an average worker faces, Wilson says, …

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1 year ago

Expanding focus on mental health and addressing burnout at work

Hindustan Times

In recent years, there has been a significant shift in workplace culture and practices as organisations recognise the importance of employees’ overall well-being, with a specific emphasis on mental health. This article explores the expanding focus on mental health, the impact of burnout, and some of the measures organisations are taking to create healthier, happier, more supportive work environments. Burnout, …

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1 year ago

Book extract: Why we need to decouple work ethic and burnout

Live Mint

Have you ever had the overwhelming sense that driving into a field and screaming at the top of your lungs would be therapeutic? Whereas short-term stress is perceived as a challenge that we can overcome with extra effort, burnout feels endless and insurmountable: We become hopeless, fearing things will never change. 'The Cure For Burnout: Build Better Habits, Find Balance …

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1 year ago

Quiet quitting. RTO. Coffee badging. What this new vocabulary says about your workplace

LA Times

Abygail Liera sympathized when she first read about people who were “quiet quitting,” refusing to go above and beyond at their jobs. “As cynicism grows with the status-quo aspects of work, it feels like this push and pull between management and workers,” said Eric Anicich, associate professor of management and organization at USC’s Marshall School of Business. Add to that …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Moaning about your job is a British tradition – let’s not judge the young for it

The Independent

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1 year, 7 months ago

Bengaluru start-up fires 18 employees, sparks Twitter debate for offering job assistance

Hindustan Times

When a Bengaluru start-up founder had to take the difficult decision of firing 18 of his employees, he took to Twitter to share his ordeal. Sambhav Jain, the founder of the company Fam, shared that he had to fire 18 employees and that this decision was not easy for him. He also shared, "Given the shift in focus of the …

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1 year, 8 months ago

Experts call for new strategies to prevent healthcare worker burnout

The Independent

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. We know that doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals are more likely than most …

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1 year, 10 months ago

Blame pitiful vacation policies for work burnouts in America

Live Mint

The US has a pitiful vacation policy: It’s the only country among 21 of the world’s richest nations to provide no minimum annual leave, according to the Center for Economic Policy and Research. And even though most US workers are given paid vacation time, close to half report taking less time off than allowed, according to a recent Pew Research …

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1 year, 11 months ago

Jacinda Ardern tears up in final interview and admits she was 'tired' as New Zealand PM

Daily Mail

Jacinda Ardern said she feels tired and acknowledged her leadership became a political flashpoint for some people as she reflected on her five-year term as New Zealand's prime minister. The ex-Labour leader defended her government's record on policy priorities such as reducing child poverty and climate change, saying any prime minister who said they'd achieved perfection wasn't being honest. Jacinda …

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1 year, 11 months ago

Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern delivers final speech to parliament

Firstpost

Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern on Wednesday delivered her final speech to the parliament. Ardern shocked New Zealand earlier this year when she announced she was stepping down as prime minister and retiring from politics, saying she no longer had “enough in the tank”. “And that’s probably because my internal reluctance to lead was matched only by a …

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1 year, 11 months ago

Jacinda Ardern reveals first post-politics role – and says she won’t miss being PM

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Jacinda Ardern said she will …

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2 years ago

How to tackle the gender burnout gap

Live Mint

In mid-February, Meta Chief Business Officer Marne Levine called it quits after 13 years at the social media company. Women leaders are opting out at record rates, driven primarily by stress and exhaustion, according to the recent Women in the Workplace report, from Lean In and McKinsey, which calls the phenomenon the “Great Breakup”. “It is clear that the pressure …

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2 years, 1 month ago

Can we talk about burnout now?

Live Mint

A little over two weeks ago, Jacinda Ardern stepped down as Prime Minister of New Zealand saying she had “no more in the tank” to lead. Over the past few years, burnout is being taken more seriously though workers who admit to it are stigmatised or labelled “lazy” or as “having a bad attitude”. It is as Ardern described it, …

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2 years, 2 months ago

Jacinda Ardern makes last bow as New Zealand Prime Minister

Firstpost

Wellington, New Zealand: New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern said Tuesday she was grateful for her time in office, insisting that a sustained barrage of online abuse was not the reason for her shock resignation. The 42-year-old said last week she no longer had “enough in the tank” after a turbulent five years, during which she steered the country through …

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2 years, 2 months ago

Promise and pragmatism: On Jacinda Ardern’s term as New Zealand PM

The Hindu

Jacinda Ardern’s time in office as New Zealand’s Prime Minister was rattled by several successive challenges. Chris Hipkins, a former Minister for COVID response in Ms. Ardern’s Cabinet and a troubleshooter for the Prime Minister, will succeed her and lead Labour in the 2023 election. While her leadership style is widely praised, particularly among liberal sections across the world, there …

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2 years, 2 months ago

Indian Women & Burnout: Will Jacinda Ardern’s Resignation Help Set Priorities?

The Quint

Numerous women leaders of Indian origin have spoken about their struggles with burnout and how it forced them to assess their life choices. Earlier this month, Sharmishta Mitra, Channel Business Head & Pediatric Vaccines Marketing Head at GSK, shared a LinkedIn post on “burning the candle at both ends” as a new mom and working in a leadership role. It …

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2 years, 2 months ago

'Jacinda Ardern was abused by public': New Zealand's upcoming PM says 'will shield family, kids''

Firstpost

Auckland: The next prime minister of New Zealand has sworn to shield his family from the “abhorrent” treatment that his predecessor, Jacinda Ardern, endured while in office. Chris Hipkins said that a “tiny percentage” of Kiwis were guilty for mistreating Ms. Ardern in remarks made on Sunday, following a unanimous vote by Labour Party MPs in his country to support …

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2 years, 2 months ago

Jacinda Ardern speaks of ‘sense of relief’ after quitting as PM: ‘I slept well for the first time in a long time’

The Independent

Jacinda Ardern has said she has “no regrets” a day after announcing she would be stepping down as the prime minister of New Zealand. Speaking to reporters at the airport in Napier where the Labour Party’s annual caucus took place, the prime minister said that she “slept well for the first time in a long time” after announcing that she …

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2 years, 2 months ago

Jacinda Ardern | The woman who defied realpolitik

The Hindu

On January 19, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, 42, stunned the world by announcing her resignation. Record levels of inflation, a housing affordability crisis, rising crime rates, and a backlash against progressive policy initiatives — a climate tax on agricultural emissions that could affect farmers, empowering indigenous communities, an ambitious plan to overhaul the country’s water infrastructure, legislation to …

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2 years, 2 months ago

Mint Explainer: What's behind New Zealand PM Ardern's sudden resignation?

Live Mint

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced that she would be stepping down from her country’s top job. Mint breaks down her tenure and what to make of her departure: On 19 January, Ardern surprised her country and the world by announcing her resignation as prime minister of New Zealand. Despite a handsome election victory in 2020, a succession of …

National New Zealand Her Country Ardern

2 years, 2 months ago

Jacinda Ardern, the public servant

Al Jazeera

The resignation of New Zealand’s prime minister shows humility and empathy still have a place in politics. Those two words best describe, it seems to me, Jacinda Ardern, New Zealand’s prime minister who announced her shock resignation earlier this week. For six challenging years, Ardern said, “hand on heart”, that she had given New Zealand her “all”. Ardern’s defining devotion …

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2 years, 2 months ago

Who are the candidates to replace Jacinda Ardern as New Zealand PM?

The Independent

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2 years, 2 months ago

New Zealand’s Jacinda Ardern, an icon to many, to step down

Associated Press

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, who became a global icon of the left and exemplified a new style of leadership, said Thursday that she would leave office. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Ardern “has shown the world how to lead with intellect and strength.” “She has demonstrated that empathy and insight are powerful leadership …

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2 years, 2 months ago

Reaction to Jacinda Ardern resigning as New Zealand leader

Associated Press

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern shocked many with her announcement Thursday that she will leave office next month. I had the privilege of being alongside New Zealand during crisis, and they placed their faith in me.” — Ardern, in announcing her decision to reporters after a Labour Party meeting “I wouldn’t want this last five and a half years …

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2 years, 2 months ago

New Zealandâ€™s Ardern has many possibilities for a second act

Deccan Chronicle

WELLINGTON: When Jacinda Ardern announced this week she was stepping down as New Zealand’s prime minister, speculation began almost immediately about what she might do for a second act. “I’ll have to admit I slept well for the first time in a long time last night,” Ardern told reporters Friday, adding that she felt both sadness and relief. But I …

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2 years, 2 months ago

New Zealand's Jacinda Ardern is an icon to many for stepping down

The Hindu

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, who became a global icon of the left and exemplified a new style of leadership, said Thursday that she would leave office. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Ardern “has shown the world how to lead with intellect and strength.” “She has demonstrated that empathy and insight are powerful leadership qualities,” Albanese tweeted. “Jacinda …

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2 years, 2 months ago

By quitting, Jacinda Ardern sets an example

Hindustan Times

It is a rare moment when a politician steps down from their powerful perch. On Thursday, though, New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern broke away from this tradition with a shock announcement that she was going to quit. Holding back tears, Ms Ardern said she had no more in the tank to continue, adding that she was only human. PREMIUM …

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2 years, 2 months ago

Tucker Carlson Announces Jacinda Ardern's Resignation By Mocking Her Appearance

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LOADING ERROR LOADING Tucker Carlson reported the resignation of New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Wednesday by insulting her appearance, mangling her name and making absurd claims about her leadership. “And some rare good news: The appalling prime minister of New Zealand, Jacinda Ardern ― that’s the lady with the big teeth who tormented her citizens ― has just …

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2 years, 2 months ago

New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern steps down, leaves long list of problems for successor

Firstpost

Wellington: New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced on Thursday that she will step down in a matter of weeks amid plunging popularity ratings and a raging economic crisis. “I believe that leading a country is the most privileged job anyone could ever have, but also one of the more challenging,” Ardern said. New Zealand actor and Hollywood veteran Sam …

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2 years, 2 months ago

New Zealand’s Jacinda Ardern, an icon to many, to step down

Associated Press

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, whose empathetic handling of the nation’s worst mass-shooting and health-driven response to the coronavirus pandemic led her to become an international icon but who faced mounting criticism at home, said Thursday she was leaving office. In March 2019, Ardern faced one of the darkest days in New Zealand’s history when …

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2 years, 2 months ago

Jacinda Ardern resigns: Sam Neill defends NZ PM against 'nutbags'

Daily Mail

Kiwi actor Sam Neill has passionately defended Jacinda Ardern hours after she resigned as Prime Minster of New Zealand. Kiwi actor Sam Neill has passionately defended Jacinda Ardern hours after she resigned as Prime Minster of New Zealand 'Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern resigned today. Ms Ardern resigns at just 42 after becoming leader just over five years ago on October …

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2 years, 2 months ago

A legacy marked by crisis and empathy: Jacinda Ardern’s time as PM as she announces shock resignation

Firstpost

Wellington: Jacinda Ardern promised “relentless positivity” as New Zealand’s prime minister, but in announcing her shock resignation on Thursday admitted the unrelenting demands of the job had finally worn her down. A fresh-faced Ardern was elected prime minister in 2017, and in a tumultuous first term faced New Zealand’s worst terror attack, a deadly volcanic eruption, and the COVID-19 pandemic. …

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2 years, 2 months ago

Jacinda Ardern news: New Zealand prime minister announces shock resignation

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2 years, 2 months ago

New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern to resign, sets October election

The Hindu

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on January 19 said she is stepping down as New Zealand’s leader and will not contest general elections set for October. She was lauded globally for her country’s initial handling of the coronavirus pandemic after New Zealand managed for months to stop the virus at its borders. Ms. Ardern in December announced a Royal Commission of …

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2 years, 2 months ago

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern Is Resigning

Huff Post

LOADING ERROR LOADING In a tearful announcement, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced that she is resigning from her position. “I believe that leading a country is the most privileged job anyone could ever have but also one of the more challenging,” she said during the announcement, according to New Zealand public broadcaster RNZ. Fiona Goodall - World Rugby …

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2 years, 2 months ago

Praise pours in for outgoing New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern

Al Jazeera

Australian PM Anthony Albanese said Ardern has led New Zealand with a mix of intellect, strength, insight and empathy. “You can’t be what you can’t see,” wrote Katy Gallagher, Australia’s minister for finance, women and public service, noting that Ardern had set an example for a generation of young women who had watched her lead New Zealand with “strength, empathy …

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2 years, 2 months ago

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern to step down next month, not to seek re-election this year

India TV News

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced that she will step down from her post next month and would not be contesting this year's general elections. Ardern steered New Zealand through the coronavirus pandemic The unexpected announcement from Ardern comes after five and a half years of tenure leading New Zealand through the coronavirus pandemic. As per various reports, the …

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2 years, 2 months ago

Jacinda Ardern to step down as New Zealand’s prime minister

Al Jazeera

An emotional Ardern says February 7 will be her last day in office and that she will not seek re-election this year. New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has said that she will resign from her post next month and will not contest this year’s general elections. “The question now becomes whether the voting public – who have been steadily …

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