# Four Early Burnout Signs Managers Often Miss

2026-08-07T02:41:17+00:00 | Health & Science | Indian Opinion Desk

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Burnout often builds before an employee appears exhausted or ready to quit, according to Ryan Mullins, a Clemson University professor whose research focuses on sales professionals. He identifies four early warning areas for managers: loss of autonomy, poor or inadequate feedback, unrealistic workloads and work spilling into personal life. Mullins says sales staff face added pressure from quotas, customer demands and constant availability. He also cautions that burnout does not look the same for everyone. Employees’ needs can change with their careers and personal responsibilities, making regular conversations about support, direction and working boundaries important. Technology, he says, has blurred the line between work and home, leaving some workers reachable around the clock.

## Coverage

- timesnownews.com <https://www.timesnownews.com/health/top-us-professor-reveals-the-4-earliest-signs-of-burnout-most-managers-miss-article-155323184>

Tags: burnout, management, sales professionals, workplace health
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