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Gathering at the Orchid Pavilion by Qian Gu, 1560 (Chinese, 1508–ca. 1578), Ming dynasty (1368–1644). Handscroll, ink. C. C. Wang Family, Gift of Douglas Dillon, 1980/ MET open collection

A 16th‑century Chinese writer spoke of workplace burnout, leaving a blueprint for radical acts of rest

Four centuries ago, Ming Dynasty scholar and poet Yuan Hongdao wrote essays which reflected on the workplace. Yuan’s reflections resonate with today’s modern burnout with uncanny urgency.
Professional caregivers do essential work but often earn low wages. FatCamera/E+ via Getty Images

Low pay, high staff turnover and employee burnout took a toll on social service nonprofits during the COVID‑19 pandemic − new research

Some of these agencies told researchers that their organizations couldn’t afford to pay their workers enough money for them to cover basic living expenses.

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