Burnout syndrome is a very serious condition that puts at risk not only the work performance and motivation of an employee, but also their health. A burnt-out employee loses interest in their job, they are not able to work effectively, they are tired and lack motivation. Without intervention from the outside, this situation often leads to the employee leaving their current position, either by quitting or being fired. From the HR perspective, it is necessary to try to prevent burnout syndrome among employees as much as possible. Therefore it is important to know the most common causes of this fatal condition.