Brazilian Companies Address Burnout Among Women and Leaders

Two recent Brazilian reports highlight the growing concern over mental‑health strain in high‑performance work environments. One examines how women who consistently juggle professional demands, family responsibilities and social expectations often normalize exhaustion, leading to chronic burnout. It describes a cycle of small sacrifices—missed sleep, skipped meals, postponed self‑care—that become accepted as “normal” work habits.

The second report focuses on managers, noting that pressure to meet targets, make strategic decisions and support increasingly stressed teams can erode leaders’ emotional well‑being. Psychologist Denise Milk stresses that effective leadership now requires emotional intelligence and self‑awareness, and that companies should foster open dialogue and preventive practices. Both pieces argue that sustainable results depend on balancing performance with mental‑health support.