{"id":2858,"date":"2022-03-10T16:23:47","date_gmt":"2022-03-10T16:23:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/?p=2858"},"modified":"2025-05-15T17:11:47","modified_gmt":"2025-05-15T17:11:47","slug":"solve-resource-overallocation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/resource-management\/solve-resource-overallocation","title":{"rendered":"5 ways to solve resource overallocation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The World Health Organization added \u201cburnout\u201d to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/news\/item\/28-05-2019-burn-out-an-occupational-phenomenon-international-classification-of-diseases\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">International Classification of Diseases<\/a> in 2019. Categorized as an \u201coccupational phenomena,\u201d burnout significantly impacts employee wellbeing and the financial health of businesses, costing organizations between <a href=\"https:\/\/ssir.org\/articles\/entry\/burnout_from_an_organizational_perspective\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">$120 to $190 billion annually<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Like any other problem affecting mental health, <a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/how-smart-project-managers-use-scheduling-and-communication-to-combat-project-burnout\">burnout<\/a> requires a treatment plan to address it and stop it from happening again. As a project manager, you have the power to fight one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gallup.com\/workplace\/282659\/employee-burnout-perspective-paper.aspx?thank-you-report-form=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">main causes of burnout<\/a>: <strong>resource overallocation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>While reassigning work can temporarily reduce high workloads, it\u2019s not a long-term solution. The most effective medicine is a proactive approach that tackles underlying causes of systemic overbooking. This will result in lasting improvements to employee productivity and happiness as well as client satisfaction.<\/p>\n<p>Remedy overallocation with these five strategies. \ud83d\udc47<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">In this article \ud83d\udcd6<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/resource-management\/solve-resource-overallocation\/#1-Aim-for-70-80-utilization-not-100\" >1. Aim for 70-80% utilization, not 100%<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/resource-management\/solve-resource-overallocation\/#2-Evaluate-current-and-future-resource-availability\" >2. Evaluate current and future resource availability<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/resource-management\/solve-resource-overallocation\/#3-Identify-trends-in-project-volume-and-resource-capacity\" >3. Identify trends in project volume and resource capacity<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/resource-management\/solve-resource-overallocation\/#4-Develop-a-strategic-onboarding-program\" >4. Develop a strategic onboarding program<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/resource-management\/solve-resource-overallocation\/#5-Advocate-for-continuing-education-opportunities-for-your-team\" >5. Advocate for continuing education opportunities for your team<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/resource-management\/solve-resource-overallocation\/#Get-resource-overallocation-under-control-with-Resource-Guru\" >Get resource overallocation under control with Resource Guru<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1-Aim-for-70-80-utilization-not-100\"><\/span>1. Aim for 70-80% utilization, not 100%<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>100% is usually seen as the gold standard for success. But for <a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/project-managers-resource-utilization\">resource utilization<\/a>, a 100% rate is a signal that projects are in danger of failing because of overworked employees.<\/p>\n<p>Instead, set your target utilization rate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gartner.com\/smarterwithgartner\/avoid-overloading-project-team\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">between 70 to 80%<\/a>. This gives employees enough work to stay engaged and enough time to relax. Studies have shown that scheduled downtime actually <a href=\"https:\/\/hbr.org\/2012\/12\/the-upside-of-downtime\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">increases productivity<\/a>, helping individuals to restore their focus and creative problem-solving skills.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2803\" style=\"width: 2058px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2803\" class=\"wp-image-2803 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/resource-guru-resource-utilization.png\" alt=\"resource guru resource utilization\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1156\" srcset=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/resource-guru-resource-utilization.png 2048w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/resource-guru-resource-utilization-943x532.png.webp 943w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/resource-guru-resource-utilization-1042x588.png.webp 1042w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/resource-guru-resource-utilization-1536x867.png 1536w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/resource-guru-resource-utilization-943x532@2x.png.webp 1886w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-2803\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Monitoring utilization rates helps you determine how to best allocate resources.<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<p>When employees have unrelentingly packed schedules and no time to catch their breath, it creates a cycle that negatively impacts client relationships, employee retention, and your company\u2019s bottom line.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s walk through it. Constant resource overallocation causes exhaustion and stress. In turn, work quality suffers, and more team members unexpectedly call off. Then you either have project delays (and upset clients) or you have more overallocated employees who pick up work from absent colleagues.<\/p>\n<p>If overallocation goes unchecked, employees will eventually reach their limit and resign. A study in <em>Monthly Science Letters<\/em> found that increased workloads and overtime were directly related to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/343358665_The_effect_of_overtime_job_stress_and_workload_on_turnover_intention\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">a desire to quit<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>And more turnover makes it even more difficult to do your job. You\u2019re forced to adjust more project timelines and scramble to find cover with remaining <a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/resource-constraints-tips\">limited resources<\/a>. Even the best-laid project plans are no match for overallocated resources.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2-Evaluate-current-and-future-resource-availability\"><\/span>2. Evaluate current and future resource availability<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A comprehensive, accurate resource calendar is a project manager\u2019s best friend. If you don\u2019t have clear insight into employees&#8217; available time and their current amount of work, it\u2019s easy to overbook resources.<\/p>\n<p>To avoid overallocation, look for <a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/features\/resource-management\">resource management software<\/a> that syncs with other calendar apps in real time. This makes <a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/features\/resource-management\">capacity planning<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/features\/project-scheduling-software\">project scheduling<\/a> much easier. You can easily review current projects, upcoming time off, and openings on schedules in one place.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2617\" style=\"width: 1700px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2617\" class=\"wp-image-2617 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Resource-Guru-Schedule.png\" alt=\"resource guru schedule\" width=\"1690\" height=\"952\" srcset=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Resource-Guru-Schedule.png 1690w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Resource-Guru-Schedule-943x531.png.webp 943w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Resource-Guru-Schedule-1042x587.png.webp 1042w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Resource-Guru-Schedule-1536x865.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1690px) 100vw, 1690px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-2617\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>An <a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/google-calendar-two-way-sync\">integrated team calendar<\/a> is a great asset for determining exactly what team members are working on and how much time they have left in their schedules.<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<p>If you don\u2019t have access to dedicated <a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/\">project management software<\/a>, you can create a shared <a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/group-calendar-benefits\">team calendar<\/a> in a spreadsheet tool like Excel. It\u2019s a much more labor- and time-intensive process, though. The more people you have on your team, the more data you have to manually manage.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, if you want your spreadsheet calendar to automatically calculate metrics like organizational and individual utilization rates, you\u2019ll have to configure the formulas yourself. Resource management software will do those calculations for you.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3-Identify-trends-in-project-volume-and-resource-capacity\"><\/span>3. Identify trends in project volume and resource capacity<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/the-ultimate-guide-to-resource-management\">Create reports using historical project data<\/a> to evaluate how many projects your team handles versus how many people are actually available to work on them.<\/p>\n<p>This macro view of team workloads and capacity will help you pick out noticeable trends where demand outstrips capacity. Then, you can use this information to objectively determine how many additional resources you need to meet current workload demands and mitigate employee burnout.<\/p>\n<p>Use yearly and monthly reports to identify high-volume areas and drill down into what specific types of projects eat up the most time and resources. You can use this knowledge to help with <a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/resource-planning-guide\">resource leveling<\/a> and can also bring these issues to senior colleagues for a bigger conversation on resource capacity and hiring.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2888\" style=\"width: 1044px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2888\" class=\"wp-image-2888 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/resource-guru-project-reports.png\" alt=\"resource guru project reports\" width=\"1034\" height=\"712\" srcset=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/resource-guru-project-reports.png 1034w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/resource-guru-project-reports-943x649.png.webp 943w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1034px) 100vw, 1034px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-2888\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Resource Guru\u2019s detailed project reports allow you to quickly identify where your team could benefit the most from additional resources.<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<p>For example, let\u2019s say your team completed 250 projects last year, 180 of which were video production. Three full-time videographers handled these 180 projects, with each individual taking on 5 videos a month. You dig into the project lifecycles and determine that an average video project took each videographer 30 hours to finish. So, they worked about 150 hours a month to complete 5 projects. With each videographer having 160 working hours each month, this means they were each around a <strong>94% utilization rate<\/strong>\u2014a clear red flag that they were overworked.<\/p>\n<p>If you continue to monitor your videographers\u2019 utilization rates, you\u2019ll have the data to prove that your videographers are burned out, instead of just telling your C-suite that you think they\u2019re burned out. Executives will appreciate this data-driven approach, so they don\u2019t spend money on new hires they don\u2019t actually need.<\/p>\n<p>Like team calendars, you can compile these reports manually if you\u2019re using a spreadsheet. However, it\u2019s much faster with a <a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/capacity-planning-tools\">comprehensive digital tool<\/a> that updates data in one place in real time.<\/p>\n<div class=\"adblock adblock--bright06\">\n<div class=\"adblock__image\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/mc-saatchi.png\" alt=\"M&amp;C Saatchi\" width=\"562\" height=\"576\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2213\" \/><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/steffani-sabatinni.png\" alt=\"Steffani Sabatinni\" width=\"528\" height=\"576\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2207\" \/>\n<\/div>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;Resource Guru is simple to use. It allows us to optimize our resources and keeps an eye on every project.&#8221;<\/p>\n<footer><strong>Stefania Sabbatini<br \/>\n<\/strong>Digital Production Director<\/footer>\n<p><svg class=\"curve__right\" preserveAspectRatio=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 42 236\">\n<path d=\"M42,0H0C20.4,38,31.14,77.5,31.14,118S20.4,198,0,236H42Z\" style=\"fill:#40264d;fill-rule:evenodd\"\/><\/svg><br \/>\n<svg class=\"curve__bottom\" preserveAspectRatio=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 236 42\">\n<path d=\"M236,42V0c-38,20.4-77.5,31.14-118,31.14S38,20.4,0,0V42Z\" style=\"fill:#40264d;fill-rule:evenodd\"\/><\/svg>\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"adblock__link\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/resourceguru_2019\/images\/resource-guru-vertical.svg\" \/><br \/>\n<a id=\"customtestimonial\" class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\">Try It Free<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4-Develop-a-strategic-onboarding-program\"><\/span>4. Develop a strategic onboarding program<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Another way to proactively resolve resource overallocation is to work with Human Resources to develop onboarding processes and training that create long-lasting benefits for team members.<\/p>\n<p>It may not seem like it, but onboarding training resources will ultimately impact how you <a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/resource-allocation-guide\">allocate resources<\/a> for projects. If you don\u2019t give new employees the knowledge and preparation they need to succeed in their roles, you\u2019ll end up pushing more work on experienced team members as the newbies scramble to catch up. And employees are <a href=\"https:\/\/digitate.com\/blog\/automation-and-ai-superheroes-in-disguise\/#:~:text=Employees%20who%20had%20a%20negative%20new%20hire%20onboard%20experience%20are%20twice%20as%20likely%20to%20look%20for%20new%20opportunities%20in%20the%20near%20future.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">twice as likely to look for a new job<\/a> after a bad onboarding experience.<\/p>\n<p>According to Gallup, just <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gallup.com\/workplace\/353096\/practical-tips-leaders-better-onboarding-process.aspx#:~:text=Yet%20only%2029%25%20of%20new%20hires%20say%20they%20feel%20fully%20prepared%20and%20supported%20to%20excel%20in%20their%20role%20after%20their%20onboarding%20experience.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">29% of new hires<\/a> feel ready to do their jobs after onboarding. Increase that percentage and decrease overallocation at your company by working out a plan with HR to:<\/p>\n<h3>Establish a \u201cpre-boarding\u201d stage to complete relevant paperwork<\/h3>\n<p>To maximize training time, set up a pre-boarding program where employees can complete paperwork before their start date.<\/p>\n<p>The less time employees have to spend on paperwork during their first days at the company, the more time they\u2019ll have to focus on learning how to excel in their new roles. This means you\u2019ll be able to give them high-level work sooner, reducing the burden on established team members.<\/p>\n<h3>Survey current team members for suggestions to improve onboarding<\/h3>\n<p>Ask employees about their onboarding experience to clearly identify recurring problems. In particular, look for discrepancies between topics that are usually covered and what employees say should be covered.<\/p>\n<p>When you create better alignment, you\u2019ll have more new hires who can quickly and successfully take work off overbooked employees\u2019 plates.<\/p>\n<h3>Audit current onboarding tasks<\/h3>\n<p>The number of onboarding activities can be overwhelming. Go over your company\u2019s list to see how much work you can shift to pre-boarding or if there are any specific tasks that can be cut entirely.<\/p>\n<p>It may sound obvious, but people shouldn\u2019t need to review an office fire safety packet if they\u2019re working remotely.<\/p>\n<h3>Create tailored learning opportunities for each position<\/h3>\n<p>If new hires go through an onboarding process that doesn\u2019t directly address the ins and outs of their specific positions, they\u2019ll be at a disadvantage. Use your feedback from current employees to make sure each role has unique educational content that sets them up for success.<\/p>\n<p>Role-specific onboarding is especially important considering the current job market. As senior Forbes contributor Jack Kelly <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/jackkelly\/2021\/12\/19\/employee-mental-health-working-mothers-4-day-workweeks-omicron-induced-remote-work-aggressive-job-switching-and-interviewing-in-the-metaverse-will-be-fast-growing-trends-in-2022\/?sh=11dff76522de\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">writes<\/a>, it\u2019s so competitive that \u201ccompanies are forced to compromise on the quality of candidates just to get the help.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>When you\u2019re already dealing with knowledge gaps, the training you provide has an even greater impact on how well employees will perform \u2013 and how long they\u2019ll remain at your company.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5-Advocate-for-continuing-education-opportunities-for-your-team\"><\/span>5. Advocate for continuing education opportunities for your team<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Employee learning shouldn\u2019t end with onboarding. Help employees in their career development, growth, and engagement by ensuring they can <a href=\"https:\/\/360learning.com\/blog\/l-and-d-podcast-conrad-gottfredson\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">learn in the flow of work<\/a> and have enough time in their schedules for continuing education courses.<\/p>\n<p>Give team members increasingly challenging assignments in their areas of interest and suggest relevant content and training that aligns with their career goals.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2886\" style=\"width: 1922px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2886\" class=\"wp-image-2886 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/reasons-for-quitting-job.png\" alt=\"reasons for quitting job\" width=\"1912\" height=\"820\" srcset=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/reasons-for-quitting-job.png 1912w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/reasons-for-quitting-job-943x404.png.webp 943w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/reasons-for-quitting-job-1042x447.png.webp 1042w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/reasons-for-quitting-job-1536x659.png 1536w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/reasons-for-quitting-job-943x404@2x.png.webp 1886w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1912px) 100vw, 1912px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-2886\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>A <a href=\"https:\/\/360learning.com\/blog\/disillusioned-employees-uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">360Learning survey<\/a> found that learning and development opportunities and a culture of continuous career development are critical to building employee confidence in new roles.<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<p>These learning and development activities are instrumental to resolving resource overallocation. The more skills your team develops, the wider the variety of billable tasks you can place them on.<\/p>\n<p>A culture of continuous learning also increases job satisfaction. As 360Learning <a href=\"https:\/\/360learning.com\/blog\/disillusioned-employees-uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">notes<\/a>, \u201cIt\u2019s easy to find meaning at work when employees are encouraged to learn and grow.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get-resource-overallocation-under-control-with-Resource-Guru\"><\/span>Get resource overallocation under control with Resource Guru<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We wish we could tell you that you\u2019ll never need an employee to work overtime or pick up extra assignments\u2014but that\u2019s not the reality of project management.<\/p>\n<p>However, Resource Guru ensures those extra resource allocations don\u2019t become habits by <a href=\"https:\/\/help.resourceguruapp.com\/en\/articles\/2942080-booking-clashes-the-waiting-list-overtime-and-capacity-planning\">automatically flagging assignments<\/a> that don\u2019t fit into employee schedules. These \u2018problem bookings\u2019 can be resolved on the spot or reviewed later, so you and your team members are never caught out by overallocation.<\/p>\n<p>Find out how international digital ad agency <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wundermanthompson.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wunderman Thompson<\/a> uses our resource management software to <a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/customer-spotlight-why-wunderman-colombia-allocate-projects-with-resource-guru\">keep their team workloads balanced<\/a>, resulting in happier employees and clients.<\/p>\n<h3>Related Resource Guru reads<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/resource-planning-tools-overallocation\">Why resource planning tools need to prevent overallocation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/resource-management-plan-mistake\">The #1 mistake you\u2019re making with your resource management plan<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/project-managers-resource-utilization\">What project managers need to know about resource utilization<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The World Health Organization added \u201cburnout\u201d to the International Classification of Diseases in 2019. 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