Work change: more changes produce greater levels of fatigue, leading to increased burnout, strain, intention to leave and decreased engagement

Purpose This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies. Design This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings Researchers from the US showed that working adults who experienced more work change reported greater levels of fatigue, leading to increased burnout, strain, intention to leave and decreased engagement. A second study revealed change fatigue had significant indirect effects on teamwork and turnover intention. Meanwhile, results confirmed that performance suffered because of reduced job satisfaction and organizational commitment. Originality The briefing saves busy executives, strategists and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.