the state of detachment of the employee from professional activity, loss of interest in work and professional achievements. It manifests itself in a decrease in labor motivation, a formal attitude to duties, and emotional burnout. According to A. V. Karpov, professional alienation is a consequence of a mismatch between personal characteristics and the requirements of the profession. It can lead to professional deformations and a decrease in the efficiency of activities. It requires corrective measures and professional rehabilitation.