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Workplace Burnout Survey
Burnout without borders
Deloitte’s external survey explores the drivers and impact of prolonged, unmanageable
stress that may lead to employee burnout.
Deloitte’s marketplace survey on burnout
Professionals today are undoubtedly feeling the pressure of an ‘always on’ work
culture, causing stress and sometimes leading to burnout.
Deloitte’s external marketplace survey of 1,000 full-time US professionals explores the
drivers and impact of employee burnout, while also providing insight into the benefits
and programs employees feel can help prevent or alleviate burnout versus those their
companies are currently offering.
The findings indicate that 77 percent of respondents say they have experienced
employee burnout at their current job, with more than half citing more than one
occurrence. The survey also uncovered that employers may be missing the mark when it comes to developing well-being programs that their employees find valuable to
address stress in the workplace.
Additionally, the survey found that:
- Employee burnout has no boundaries: 91 percent of respondents say
having an unmanageable amount of stress or frustration negatively impacts
the quality of their work. 83 percent of respondents say burnout from work
can negatively impact their personal relationships.
- Passion may not prevent workplace stress: 87 percent of professionals
surveyed say they have passion for their current job but 64 percent say
they are frequently stressed, dispelling the myth that passionate
employees are immune to stress or burnout.
- Many companies may not be doing enough to minimize burnout:
Nearly 70 percent of professionals feel their employers are not doing
enough to prevent or alleviate burnout within their organization. 21 percent
of respondents say their company does not offer any programs or
initiatives to prevent or alleviate burnout.
- Companies should consider workplace culture, not just well-being
programs: One in four professionals say they never or rarely take all of
their vacation days. The top driver of burnout cited in the survey is lack of
support or recognition from leadership, indicating the important role that
leaders play in setting the tone.
- Burnout affects millennial retention: 84 percent of millennials say they
have experienced burnout at their current job, compared to 77 percent of
all respondents. Nearly half of millennials say they have left a job
specifically because they felt burned out, compared to 42 percent of all
respondents.
from: <https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/pages/about-deloitte/articles/burnout-survey.html> Access: 08 Dec., 2023. Adapted