The psychologist named the reasons for the "quiet breakdown" of the staff

Prolonged stress, lack of support, and a constant sense of threat can lead to an employee continuing to perform his duties, but emotionally ceasing to engage in work. On August 28, Maria Todorova, a family psychologist and specialist at the Road of Opportunity Mental Health Center, told Izvestia about the reasons for the "quiet breakdown" of the employees.

According to the expert, from the point of view of attachment theory, it is important for a person to feel the security and predictability of the environment. When an employee understands the rules, can count on support and does not expect constant criticism or punishment, he retains a resource for development. However, with prolonged exposure to uncertainty, fear of a supervisor, lack of recognition, or constant pressure, the psyche can switch from a developmental mode to a survival mode.

"In this state, a person continues to perform work tasks, but ceases to perceive work as a space for growth, self-realization and positive experiences. It begins to be associated only with the need to cope with stress," Todorova said.

However, emotional disconnection does not always lead to immediate dismissal. According to the psychologist, a person can stay in their usual place, since any changes in a state of exhaustion are perceived as an additional burden. Finding a new job, going through interviews, and having to prove your competence and adapt to a new team may seem too difficult if your internal resources are already exhausted.

The expert noted that this condition is usually caused not by one factor, but by their gradual accumulation. The reasons may include constant overload, lack of full recovery, fear of losing your job, excessive control, conflicts, and toxic communication from management.

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The situation is especially risky when an employee tries for a long time to meet high requirements, but does not get the feeling that his contribution is noticed and appreciated. As a result, a state of helplessness can form when a person ceases to believe that his actions can make a difference.

According to Todorova, managers may notice a decrease in employee engagement even before a serious emotional breakdown if they pay attention not only to the results of work, but also to human behavior. One of the first signs is a decrease in initiative, rejection of new ideas, avoidance of responsibility and a decrease in communication with colleagues. An employee may stop actively responding to the successes and problems of the team that were previously important to him.

"There is a feeling that a person is physically present, but psychologically he is no longer there," the psychologist explained.

According to the expert, in order to maintain engagement, it is important to create a work environment where the employee feels supported, understands expectations and sees the value of his contribution. The manager's attitude and the atmosphere in the team can directly affect a person's emotional state and ability to develop in the profession.

On July 27, neurologist Elena Pavlova explained the benefits of "French Sunday" in the fight against burnout. According to her, the trend towards aimless rest is due to physiology. The constant pursuit of productivity and early rises on weekends lead to desynchronosis, a misalignment of the body's internal clock.