Cutting unnecessary tasks shows surprising links to greater employee exhaustion

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What happened

Ahead of World Mental Health Day on Oct.

10, attention is turning to the question of what causes psychological strain at work.

A study by Bielefeld University shows that inappropriate tasks are not the only factor associated with exhaustion.

Key facts

  • 10, attention is turning to the question of what causes psychological strain at work.
  • Reported by Phys.org and published Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:00:01 UTC.

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