Struggling With Employee Burnout? Nine Ways to Address It Employee burnout in times of crisis can be detrimental to a business, and leaders must find a way to motivate their teams to keep going. Newsweek Expert Forum members share industry insights. Photos courtesy of the individual members. Burnout is a common issue for professionals today. Amidst the global pandemic when many people are working fully or partially from home, more and more workers are battling emotional exhaustion. As a leader, you're responsible for supporting your team through these difficult times. To help you do this, nine members of Newsweek Expert Forum some share ways leaders can address employee burnout during a crisis.