This session delves into invisible work — the emotional, mental, and logistical tasks that often go unnoticed but are critical to the success of teams, organizations, and households. Women in healthcare leadership frequently carry a double burden, balancing invisible work both at home and in the workplace. In leadership, this can include tasks such as managing team morale, providing mentorship, resolving interpersonal conflicts, and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations, many of which often go unrecognized yet are essential to high-functioning teams. At home, women commonly shoulder the mental and emotional load of household responsibilities, caregiving, and family logistics.
These unseen tasks significantly contribute to burnout and are a factor in the growing trend of female physicians stepping down from leadership roles or reducing their work hours. By acknowledging and redistributing these responsibilities, female leaders can foster a healthier, more equitable work environment while protecting their own well-being. Participants will leave with a clearer understanding of invisible work, its impact on burnout, and practical strategies to share these hidden responsibilities.
Key Learning Objectives:
- Define Invisible Work
Participants will define invisible work and recognize its presence in both professional and personal settings.
- Identify the Impact of Invisible Work on Burnout
Attendees will understand how invisible work contributes to burnout, emotional exhaustion, and mental health challenges, particularly for women in leadership roles.
- Develop Strategies for Redistributing Invisible Work
Participants will walk away with actionable strategies to redistribute invisible work both at work and at home.
