Introduces a new research and a conceptual approach to prevention of professional exhaustion and burnout

Effectively builds a bridge between enterprises and individuals through a new value-centered culture: the balanced valuecard®, healthy corporate culture, and healthy employees

Uses biofeedback for personal development and to reduce stress and the number of workplace-related complaints

This book describes the causes of and methods to prevent states of exhaustion and burnout in professional contexts. It overviews a range of issues from human resource practices in commercial enterprises, to prevention of fatigue and preservation of the working individual's vital energy. The book also addresses new measurement and training methods stemming from the latest applications of biofeedback, testing and training methods, and heart rate variability research, and their application in companies' modern preventive management strategies, as well as in occupational and business psychotherapeutic practice. Approaching companies as social, living systems, prevention is discussed as a management tool in the corporate culture and as a strategic management decision. Selected case examples show the daily demands and challenges at the workplace and discuss work-life integration, on living and working "in flow," and on the various facets of working persons' energy. This book is suitable fora wide range of audiences including professionals implementing these tools and practices as well as graduate students studying these contexts.

"The book is written for a wide range of audiences, including professionals implementing these tools and practices as well as graduate students studying this issue. ? This is an excellent additional resource for those who want to actually implement staff building programs. There are many books on burnout, but this one presents some very refreshing angles on this topic." (Natasha Lukasiewich, Doody's Book Reviews, March, 2018)