Workplace burnout is a problem that just won’t go away, according to new research from talent solutions and business consulting firm, Robert Half. Today’s study reveals U.S. workers’ burnout levels compared to one year ago, industries and age groups reporting the highest levels of stress, top burnout contributors and action being taken by employers to alleviate work-related stress. The data also looks at workers’ vacation plans this summer to help alleviate burnout.
New Robert Half research of more than 2,500 U.S. workers shows:
- 38% are more burned out now than a year ago: Those with the highest burnout levels are millennials (27- to-42-year-olds), Working parents, and employees who have been with their company for 2-4 years.
- Top factors contributing to burnout: Heavy workloads (56%), lack of communication and support from management (32%) and insufficient tools and resources to perform effectively (27%).
- 37% or workers are uncomfortable expressing feelings of burnout with their manager: In addition, 1 in 5 workers say their manager has taken no action to alleviate work-related stress.
- Those who are receiving support: Employers have encouraged them to take time off (26%), provided greater schedule flexibility (24%) and been given guidance on prioritizing projects (22%).
- 28% feel they can’t take time off this summer, either because they have too much work or worry it will impact their job security.