The Slow Fade: When Careers Go from Shining to Rusting Out The notion of burnout has become a familiar refrain in modern workplaces.
It's often associated with high levels of stress, exhaustion, and disengagement among employees. However, there's another phenomenon that's gaining attention: "rusting out.
" According to a recent survey by scheduling software provider Deputy, rusting out occurs when employees feel increasingly unfulfilled and underutilized.