The ‘boreout’ virus is creeping into workplaces: What can HR leaders do about it?

Boreout, persistent boredom at work, is emerging as a major threat to employee engagement. Unlike burnout, which results from excessive demands, boreout arises when roles lack challenge or meaning. As AI automates routine tasks and hybrid work reduces social contact, more employees are quietly disengaging. So, how can today’s HR leaders detect these subtle signals early and intervene before disengagement leads to attrition?