Most of us want engaged employees — and we talk a lot about how to achieve a thriving company culture with invested team members. But occasionally a senior employee is so involved that they get in everyone's way. And similar to disengagement, too much engagement is also a problem. Here is how you can create opportunities that will channel their wisdom and enthusiasm is a more positive way.

Herbert J Freudenberger coined the term “burnout syndrome” in the 1970s. He recognized that those affected by burnout were tired, snippy, and cynical at work and they had physical symptoms such as headaches, stomach problems, trouble sleeping, and shortness of breath. Fast forward fifty years and burnout levels are at an all time high. What is the cause and — more importantly — what needs to change in the future of work?