A chaotic workplace is a work environment that lacks structure and organization, often resulting in confusion, inefficiency, and stress for employees. This may be due to a variety of factors, such as poor communication, unclear expectations, lack of direction, disorganization, or a high-stress work environment. A chaotic workplace can negatively impact employee morale and productivity, and it may require management intervention to improve the situation.
Higher burnout was seen in chaotic workplaces (odds ratio [OR], 1.51; 95% CI, 1.38-1.66; P < .001) and with low work control (OR, 2.10; 95% CI, 1.91-2.30; P < .001). Higher burnout was associated with poor teamwork (OR, 2.08; 95% CI, 1.78-2.43; P < .001), while feeling valued was associated with lower burnout (OR, 0.22; 95% CI, 0.18-0.27; P < .001). In time trends, burnout was consistently higher with chaos and poor work control 1).