On the brink: Burnout in the workplace

Work stress takes its toll on your physical and mental health. You need to watch for the warning signs and to know your limits, says Aileen Lee

Modern culture glorifies a relentless pace of work, to the extent that the admission of feeling stressed can feel like an admission of failure in your job. Couple that with a toxic work culture or uncertain conditions and you can find an employee on the slippery slope to burnout.