Why Employees Who Work Across Silos Get Burned Out.

The article discusses the risks and challenges associated with employees who work across organizational silos, known as "boundary spanners" or "network brokers." While these individuals play a crucial role in bridging gaps and facilitating collaboration, research shows that they are at a higher risk of burnout and engaging in negative social behaviors. The increased cognitive and emotional demands of cross-silo collaboration, as well as the lack of control over collaborators' work, contribute to this burnout. The article suggests that organizations can support boundary spanners by integrating cross-silo collaboration into formal roles, providing adequate resources and training, and implementing check-in mechanisms to detect and address burnout. [Extracted from the article]