Burnout is at a 10-year high for U.S. workers

Psychic problems of the employees lead to expensive absences. Companies should create an environment in their own interest in which people remain sustainably efficient.

Burnout is at a 10-year high for U.S. workers

If you feel as though you’ve been hearing your colleagues, professional acquaintances, family or friends talk about burnout more than usual, you’re not imagining it. According to a recent report by Glassdoor, burnout among U.S. professionals has escalated to unprecedented highs, with burnout mentions in employee reviews increasing 32 percent year-on-year as of Q1 2025.…

10-Year Burnout High for U.S. Workers

(Undated)  —  Burnout among workers is at a ten-year high. The World Health Organization describes burnout as a “syndrome conceptualized as resulting from chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed,” and it includes feelings of energy depletion or exhaustion; increased mental distance from one’s job, and reduced professional efficacy. According to a recent report by Glassdoor, burnout has escalated to unprecedented highs, wi…