Study finds abusive bosses can make workers feel 'dehumanized,' fueling burnout

Study finds abusive bosses can make workers feel 'dehumanized,' fueling burnout

New research co-led by Liu-Qin Yang, a professor of psychology at Portland State University (PSU), suggests that the true damage of a toxic boss goes far deeper than a bad mood—it fundamentally alters how employees perceive their own humanity. Published in the Journal of Occupational Health Psychology, the study identifies "organizational dehumanization" as the primary mechanism that strips employees of their agency, leading to severe burnout an…

Toxic Bosses Linked to Employee Burnout and Reduced Collaboration, Study Finds

Toxic bosses can make employees feel dehumanised, increasing burnout and reducing workplace collaboration, new research finds. The post Toxic Bosses Linked to Employee Burnout and Reduced Collaboration, Study Finds appeared first on Psychreg.