Heart and Mind VetMed

Category: Designing Work That Doesn’t Hurt People

  • Designing Work That Doesn’t Hurt People: Post 2

    Job Design Matters More Than Morale Why pizza parties don’t fix chronic overload When teams struggle, the first response is often to boost morale. More appreciation.More recognition.More “fun” initiatives. While morale matters, it is often asked to compensate for something it cannot fix. Poor job design. No amount of positivity can offset work that is…

  • Designing Work That Doesn’t Hurt People: Post 1

    Designing Work That Doesn’t Hurt People: Post 1

    Burnout Is Not a Motivation Problem Why caring more won’t fix broken systems Burnout in veterinary medicine is often framed as a motivation issue. If people are struggling, the assumption is that they need: This framing is understandable. Veterinary professionals care deeply. They are intelligent, committed, and often willing to give more than is asked.…