Opinion

February 10, 2021

How to prevent and cure burnout in your team

Almost half of all sick days in the UK are down to burnout. Calvin Benton, founder of Spill, explains how employers can help.


Calvin Benton

5 min read

Startup life is a lot. We expect big things from small teams. We wear many hats. And we tackle new, difficult problems every day. 

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