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McManus elaborated that despite the presence of high-performing companies with excellent management, Australia is plagued by a long tail of underperforming managers. This mismanagement manifests in staff burnout, reduced worker engagement, and a general inability to harness employee potential fully. The ACTU's survey reveals that 39% of Australian workers feel burnt out, a direct symptom of management styles that demand doing "more with less." Employees are increasingly given less autonomy and are expected to work longer hours, leading to fatigue and diminished overall productivity.