#PODCAST Leadership commentator joins us to discuss "boreouts" - a workplace phenomenon characterised by low motivation #sabcnews

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - While some employees wish they had less to do at work, there are some people who are simply bored from having too little to do and fewer opportunities to use skills and passions in a fulfilling way. This is what experts call "boreout" – a sub-optimal state that is prevalent in workplaces and characterised by low motivation, low challenge, and low interest. Africa MD at Jack Hammer, Advaita Naidoo, says that while boreout is not as serious as burnout or as difficult to address, it is not a frivolous problem as it can lead to reduced productivity, performance and satisfaction at work – and will most likely also have a negative impact on quality of life and career prospects....