https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/feeling-unmotivated-at-work-you-might-be-experiencing-rust-out-instead-of-burnoutContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/feeling-unmotivated-at-work-you-might-be-experiencing-rust-out-instead-of-burnouthttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/feeling-unmotivated-at-work-you-might-be-experiencing-rust-out-instead-of-burnout#u81724Wed, 23 Sep 2026 20:11:23 +0000Professionals are increasingly identifying rust out as a cause of workplace demotivation. Unlike burnout, which stems from overwork, rust out occurs when employees lack sufficient challenge or engagement in their roles. This condition has become a recognized workplace problem in Japan and is under analysis by the American Psychological Association regarding its hidden costs. The phenomenon suggests that under-stimulation can be as detrimental to employee well-being as excessive stress.Why it mattersTraditional workplace wellness focuses on reducing stress to prevent burnout. Rust out shifts th