How to Manage an Employee Who Always Volunteers for Extra Work

In Episode 42 of Manager Mondays, Lucas and Luna tackle a tricky leadership scenario: the employee who constantly raises their hand for more work. They break down the difference between genuine high-potential ambition and burnout-prone overcommitment, drawing on a real case from a mid-size SaaS company where a top performer nearly quit after being overloaded. Lucas shares a specific framework — the 'three-bucket test' — for deciding when to say yes and when to protect the employee from themselves. Luna brings data from a Microsoft Workplace Analytics study showing that employees who take on too many projects see a 22% drop in quality. Together, they cover how to redesign one-on-ones, set boundaries without crushing initiative, and spot the warning signs before the resignation letter lands. Practical, empathetic, and grounded in real manager experience. #ExtraWork #HighPerformer #BurnoutPrevention #ManagerMondays #TeamLeadership #PeopleManagement #FirstTimeManager #Careers #BusinessPodcast #FexingoBusiness #WorkLifeBalance #EmployeeRetention #Delegation #CapacityManagement #WorkplaceWellbeing #Coaching #SaaS #Microsoft Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo