The burnout you're about to lose someone to
They haven't said anything. That's the problem.
Burnout doesn't announce itself until it's too late. The high performer who quietly stops volunteering for projects. The reliable technician whose ticket quality starts slipping. The team member who used to joke around and now just does the minimum. By the time they resign, they left mentally months ago.
The scenario:
You want to detect and address burnout before it leads to turnover.
The prompt:
You're building a burnout detection and prevention system.
Create a framework that includes:
- Early warning signs (behavioural, performance, engagement)
- Workload monitoring and rebalancing triggers
- Check-in questions that invite honest answers
- Intervention options at different stages
- Manager training on recognition and response
- Systemic changes that prevent burnout (not just treat it)
Include a one-on-one template specifically for wellbeing conversations.