Strategies and Solutions for Public Sector Burnout

Kenny A Hendrickson, Kula A Francis

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English

IGI Global
25 June 2025

Psychology; Public administration; Working patterns & practices

Combating burnout in the public sector requires a combination of organizational, cultural, and policy-driven strategies aimed at prevention and recovery. Key solutions include fostering a supportive workplace culture where mental health is openly addressed and stigma is reduced. Providing flexible work arrangements, manageable workloads, and clear role expectations can reduce stress. Access to mental health resources also plays a crucial role in supporting well-being. Further exploration may address structural issues, such as underfunding, staffing shortages, and bureaucratic inefficiencies, to create a more sustainable and resilient public workforce. Strategies and Solutions for Public Sector Burnout explores the increasing levels of crises and disasters that have greatly exacerbated employee burnout in the public sector. It examines various strategies and solutions to properly address public sector burnout. This book covers topics such as social work, stress management, and government and law, and is a useful resource for government officials, policymakers, medical and healthcare professionals, academicians, researchers, and scientists.

Edited by: Kenny A Hendrickson, Kula A Francis
Imprint: IGI Global
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 178mm, Spine: 27mm
Weight: 1.048kg
ISBN: 9798337301693
Pages: 450
Publication Date: 25 June 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Kula A. Francis is a tenured Associate Professor of Political Science, and the Interim Director of the Virgin Islands Caribbean Cultural Center (VICCC) in the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences at the University of the Virgin Islands. A native of St. Thomas, Dr. Francis earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Social Sciences from the University of the Virgin Islands. She also holds a Master of Public Administration, and a PhD in Urban Studies and Public Affairs, from the University of Akron, in Ohio. She teaches a variety of courses at UVI, including, political science, history, public administration, and the social sciences. Her research interests include Virgin Islands history and culture, social equity, disaster management, Burnout in public agencies, and STEM mentorship. She has published in a number of refereed academic journals, has written many book chapters, and has served as Principal Investigator on Federally and locally funded grants.