DOES ORGANIZATIONAL JUSTICE PLAY A MODERATING ROLE IN THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN 'JAPA' SYNDROME AND EMPLOYEE TURNOVER INTENTION IN NIGERIAN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY?

Abstract

Burnout is a critical concern in all sectors, and its impact on workers, employers, and society as a whole cannot be ignored. This paper seeks to explore the effects of burnout and the misconceptions surrounding this phenomenon, with a focus on the Nigerian healthcare sector. The paper highlights the relationship between burnout and poor workplace outcomes, such as absenteeism, decreased job efficiency, lowered service quality, and low employee satisfaction. It also delves into how burnout may lead to increased health concerns, like anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and drug cravings. Furthermore, the paper discusses the high level of stress experienced by healthcare workers in Nigeria, in light of the brain drain and the resulting increase in performance demands. The study concludes that burnout is not a personal issue but rather a social/environmental problem connected to the employment of a person. Further efforts are recommended to alleviate burnout in the Nigerian healthcare sector.