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The time has come for many of us to turn off notifications and put work to the back of our minds, but research shows that pre-and post-vacation workload makes it hard to totally switch off and recharge. Stokkete/Shutterstock (no reuse)

Why it’s so hard to switch off on holiday – and what workers and employers can do

For vacation time to be truly restful, the onus is on both employers and employees.
Physician burnout is more prevalent in women than men. ER Productions Limited/DigitalVision via Getty Images

An online life coaching program for female physicians decreases burnout, increases self‑compassion and cures impostor syndrome, according to a new study

Physician burnout is a severe problem in the medical field, made much worse by the COVID-19 pandemic. But an online coaching program that could be scaled up had dramatic results for participants.
Intensive care nurse Kathryn Ivey’s Tweet illustrates the impact of the pandemic on health-care workers. Used with permission. @kathryniveyy/Twitter

High rates of COVID‑19 burnout could lead to shortage of health‑care workers

Rates of burnout have increased alarmingly among health-care workers during the pandemic. Unless the system provides more support to its already depleted workforce, staff shortages may get worse.

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