Stress, Teamwork, and Wellbeing Policies: A Synergistic Approach to Reducing Burnout in Public Sector Organizations
This study investigates the moderating effects of teamwork and employee wellbeing policies on the relationship between workplace stress and burnout within the Australian Public Service (APS). Using data from a large-scale cross-sectional survey conducted in 2022, we examine how both strong team supp...
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| description | This study investigates the moderating effects of teamwork and employee wellbeing policies on the relationship between workplace stress and burnout within the Australian Public Service (APS). Using data from a large-scale cross-sectional survey conducted in 2022, we examine how both strong team support and organizational wellbeing policies buffer the negative impacts of increased work stress on burnout likelihood. The findings indicate that high levels of both teamwork and wellbeing significantly reduce the likelihood of burnout in high-stress environments. Conversely, the absence of either or both factors tends to relatively exacerbate burnout risk. In addition, employee age is found to negatively correlate with burnout, while role seniority is associated with higher burnout likelihood. Gender differences suggest female employees report slightly higher burnout rates. The results provide valuable insights into organizational strategies for reducing burnout likelihood. In a practical sense they highlight the importance of fostering supportive team environments while also implementing comprehensive wellbeing initiatives in high-stress work environments. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-8d4b608b0a6344668d82c99e82f0ed532025-08-20T02:53:26ZengMDPI AGAdministrative Sciences2076-33872024-11-01141231910.3390/admsci14120319Stress, Teamwork, and Wellbeing Policies: A Synergistic Approach to Reducing Burnout in Public Sector OrganizationsJenna Saud0John Rice1Department of Management, University of Sharjah, Sharjah P.O. Box 27272, United Arab EmiratesCollege of Business Administration, University of Sharjah, Sharjah P.O. Box 27272, United Arab EmiratesThis study investigates the moderating effects of teamwork and employee wellbeing policies on the relationship between workplace stress and burnout within the Australian Public Service (APS). Using data from a large-scale cross-sectional survey conducted in 2022, we examine how both strong team support and organizational wellbeing policies buffer the negative impacts of increased work stress on burnout likelihood. The findings indicate that high levels of both teamwork and wellbeing significantly reduce the likelihood of burnout in high-stress environments. Conversely, the absence of either or both factors tends to relatively exacerbate burnout risk. In addition, employee age is found to negatively correlate with burnout, while role seniority is associated with higher burnout likelihood. Gender differences suggest female employees report slightly higher burnout rates. The results provide valuable insights into organizational strategies for reducing burnout likelihood. In a practical sense they highlight the importance of fostering supportive team environments while also implementing comprehensive wellbeing initiatives in high-stress work environments.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3387/14/12/319burnoutstressteamworkwellbeing |
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| title | Stress, Teamwork, and Wellbeing Policies: A Synergistic Approach to Reducing Burnout in Public Sector Organizations |
| title_full | Stress, Teamwork, and Wellbeing Policies: A Synergistic Approach to Reducing Burnout in Public Sector Organizations |
| title_fullStr | Stress, Teamwork, and Wellbeing Policies: A Synergistic Approach to Reducing Burnout in Public Sector Organizations |
| title_full_unstemmed | Stress, Teamwork, and Wellbeing Policies: A Synergistic Approach to Reducing Burnout in Public Sector Organizations |
| title_short | Stress, Teamwork, and Wellbeing Policies: A Synergistic Approach to Reducing Burnout in Public Sector Organizations |
| title_sort | stress teamwork and wellbeing policies a synergistic approach to reducing burnout in public sector organizations |
| topic | burnout stress teamwork wellbeing |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3387/14/12/319 |
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