International Journal of Social and Education (INJOSEDU)
Vol. 2 No. 7 (2025)

INVISIBLE BURNOUT: THE UNSEEN IMPACT OF ALWAYS-ON CULTURE IN KNOWLEDGE WORKERS

K. M. Faisal Reza (Politeknik Akamigas Palembang, Indonesia)



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09 Aug 2025

Abstract

The phenomenon of an always-on culture, characterized by the expectation to be constantly connected and responsive to work, has become a hallmark of the modern workplace, particularly among knowledge workers. This culture gradually creates psychological stress that is difficult to immediately recognize but has a significant impact on mental health and productivity. This study aims to uncover and analyze the phenomenon of invisible burnout, a hidden but persistent mental exhaustion caused by the pressure of working without clear time limits. Using a literature review method, this study examines various previous studies that discuss the correlation between digital technology, continuous workloads, and their impact on worker well-being. The results show that invisible burnout often goes undetected because it is masked by a culture of high productivity and the normalization of working outside of office hours. This research highlights the importance of healthy work policy interventions and organizational awareness of work-life balance as preventative measures against the risk of long-term, invisible burnout.

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INJOSEDU

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International Journal of Social and Education (INJOSEDU) is a journal that deals with social, cultural, economic, political and educational issues. Education covers all kinds of fields of education, in the sphere of family, school, and even higher education. The field of education is not confined to ...