AI Could Be Accelerating Workplace Burnout in South Africa, Stellenbosch Expert Warns

As South African companies race to embrace artificial intelligence to improve productivity and cut costs, a leading workplace mental health expert has warned that the technology could be accelerating burnout rather than easing employees’ workloads. While AI has been widely celebrated for boosting efficiency and automating routine tasks, Prof Renata Schoeman, head of healthcare leadership at Stellenbosch Business School, believes organizations are overlooking its growing impact on workers’ mental