One-Third of U.S. Workers Report Rising Burnout
Robert Half's latest survey reveals increasing workplace burnout, with 36% of U.S. professionals feeling burned out and 33% reporting higher burnout levels compared to last year. The study, surveying 2,000 professionals, identifies key burnout factors: heavy workloads and long hours (40%), lack of managerial support (30%), and growth opportunities (27%).
The highest burnout rates are observed among Gen Z (39%), Millennials (40%), working parents (38%), and professionals at small/midsize businesses (37%). A parallel survey of 1,600 hiring managers reveals that staffing challenges lead to employee burnout (42%), delayed projects (39%), decreased productivity (37%), and higher turnover (36%).
To address these challenges, Robert Half recommends managers encourage time off, assist with project prioritization, consider contract hiring, recognize employee achievements, and maintain open communication channels.
Il ultimo sondaggio di Robert Half rivela un aumento del burnout sul posto di lavoro, con il 36% dei professionisti statunitensi che si sente esausto e il 33% che riporta livelli di burnout più elevati rispetto all'anno scorso. Lo studio, che ha intervistato 2.000 professionisti, identifica i principali fattori di burnout: carichi di lavoro pesanti e lunghe ore (40%), mancanza di supporto manageriale (30%) e opportunità di crescita (27%).
Le percentuali più elevate di burnout si osservano tra la Gen Z (39%), i Millennials (40%), i genitori lavoratori (38%) e i professionisti di piccole e medie imprese (37%). Un sondaggio parallelo di 1.600 manager assuntivi rivela che le sfide di assunzione portano al burnout dei dipendenti (42%), a progetti ritardati (39%), a una diminuzione della produttività (37%) e a un aumento del turnover (36%).
Per affrontare queste sfide, Robert Half raccomanda ai manager di incoraggiare il tempo libero, assistere nella priorizzazione dei progetti, considerare l'assunzione di contratti, riconoscere i successi dei dipendenti e mantenere canali di comunicazione aperti.
La última encuesta de Robert Half revela un aumento del agotamiento laboral, con el 36% de los profesionales en EE. UU. sintiéndose quemados y el 33% reportando niveles de agotamiento más altos en comparación con el año pasado. El estudio, que encuestó a 2,000 profesionales, identifica los principales factores de agotamiento: cargas de trabajo pesadas y largas horas (40%), falta de apoyo gerencial (30%) y oportunidades de crecimiento (27%).
Las tasas más altas de agotamiento se observan entre la Generación Z (39%), los Millennials (40%), los padres trabajadores (38%) y los profesionales de pequeñas y medianas empresas (37%). Una encuesta paralela de 1,600 gerentes de contratación revela que los desafíos de personal conducen al agotamiento de los empleados (42%), a proyectos retrasados (39%), a una disminución de la productividad (37%) y a una mayor rotación (36%).
Para abordar estos desafíos, Robert Half recomienda a los gerentes que fomenten el tiempo libre, ayuden con la priorización de proyectos, consideren la contratación por contrato, reconozcan los logros de los empleados y mantengan canales de comunicación abiertos.
로버트 하프의 최신 설문조사는 직장 내 번아웃이 증가하고 있음을 보여줍니다. 미국의 전문직 종사자 중 36%가 번아웃을 느끼고 있으며, 33%는 작년보다 더 높은 번아웃 수준을 보고하고 있습니다. 2,000명의 전문가를 대상으로 한 이 연구는 주요 번아웃 요인을 다음과 같이 파악했습니다: 과중한 업무량과 긴 근무시간 (40%), 관리 지원 부족 (30%), 성장 기회 부족 (27%).
가장 높은 번아웃 비율은 Z세대(39%), 밀레니얼 세대(40%), 일하는 부모(38%), 중소기업의 전문가(37%)에서 관찰됩니다. 1,600명의 채용 관리자를 대상으로 한 병행 조사에서는 인력 채용의 어려움이 직원의 번아웃(42%), 프로젝트 지연(39%), 생산성 감소(37%), 이직률 증가(36%)로 이어진다고 밝혔습니다.
이러한 문제를 해결하기 위해 로버트 하프는 관리자가 휴식을 권장하고, 프로젝트 우선순위를 정하는 데 도움을 주며, 계약직 채용을 고려하고, 직원의 성과를 인정하며, 열린 소통 채널을 유지할 것을 권장합니다.
Le dernier sondage de Robert Half révèle une augmentation de l'épuisement professionnel, avec 36 % des professionnels américains se déclarant épuisés et 33 % signalant des niveaux d'épuisement plus élevés par rapport à l'année dernière. L'étude, qui a interrogé 2 000 professionnels, identifie les principaux facteurs d'épuisement : charges de travail lourdes et longues heures (40 %), manque de soutien managérial (30 %) et opportunités de croissance (27 %).
Les taux d'épuisement les plus élevés sont observés parmi la génération Z (39 %), les Millennials (40 %), les parents travailleurs (38 %) et les professionnels des petites et moyennes entreprises (37 %). Une enquête parallèle de 1 600 responsables du recrutement révèle que les défis de recrutement entraînent un épuisement des employés (42 %), des projets retardés (39 %), une diminution de la productivité (37 %) et un turnover plus élevé (36 %).
Pour faire face à ces défis, Robert Half recommande aux managers d'encourager les temps de repos, d'aider à la priorisation des projets, de considérer l'embauche de contrats, de reconnaître les réalisations des employés et de maintenir des canaux de communication ouverts.
Die neueste Umfrage von Robert Half zeigt einen Anstieg von Burnout am Arbeitsplatz, wobei 36 % der US-amerikanischen Fachkräfte sich ausgebrannt fühlen und 33 % höhere Burnout-Niveaus im Vergleich zum Vorjahr berichten. Die Studie, die 2.000 Fachkräfte befragte, identifiziert die Hauptursachen für Burnout: hohe Arbeitslasten und lange Arbeitszeiten (40 %), mangelnde Unterstützung durch das Management (30 %) und fehlende Wachstumsmöglichkeiten (27 %).
Die höchsten Burnout-Raten sind bei der Generation Z (39 %), den Millennials (40 %), berufstätigen Eltern (38 %) und Fachkräften in kleinen und mittelständischen Unternehmen (37 %) zu beobachten. Eine parallele Umfrage unter 1.600 Personalverantwortlichen zeigt, dass Personalengpässe zu Mitarbeiterburnout (42 %), verzögerten Projekten (39 %), verringerter Produktivität (37 %) und höherer Fluktuation (36 %) führen.
Um diese Herausforderungen zu bewältigen, empfiehlt Robert Half, dass Manager Erholungszeiten fördern, bei der Priorisierung von Projekten helfen, Vertragsanstellungen in Betracht ziehen, die Leistungen der Mitarbeiter anerkennen und offene Kommunikationskanäle aufrechterhalten.
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- 36% of U.S. professionals report workplace burnout
- 33% increase in burnout compared to previous year
- 42% of companies experience employee burnout due to understaffing
- 39% face project delays due to staffing challenges
- 37% report decreased productivity of existing staff
- 36% suffer from higher employee turnover
- Survey highlights top factors contributing to workplace fatigue and how employers can best support overworked teams
- Heavy workloads and long hours (
40% ) - Lack of support or recognition from their manager (
30% ) - Few professional growth opportunities (
27% )
Those who report the highest burnout levels are:
- Gen Z (
39% ) and Millennial (40% ) professionals - Working parents (
38% ) - Professionals at small and midsize businesses (
37% )
"With burnout on the rise, managers must take steps to monitor workloads, maintain open communication and support employee well-being," said Dawn Fay, operational president at Robert Half.
Countering Burnout
Burnout isn't just affecting workers—it's a top concern for organizations struggling to hire. A separate Robert Half survey of more than 1,600 hiring managers found that their biggest impact of not being able to staff an open role in a timely manner are:
- Employee burnout (
42% ) - Delayed project timelines (
39% ) - Decreased productivity of existing staff (
37% ) - Higher employee turnover (
36% )
Fay added: "Burnout is not just an employee issue—it's a critical business challenge. During times of heavy workloads or delayed hiring cycles, employers need to address burnout head-on, or risk falling behind on critical projects and losing staff."
Robert Half offers tips for managers to help counter burnout:
- Encourage taking time off: Support your team's well-being by promoting regular time off and mental health days to recharge.
- Help prioritize projects and manage timelines: Assist your team in prioritizing tasks and managing timelines effectively to ensure manageable workloads.
- Hire additional support: Consider hiring contract professionals to ease workloads, allowing your team to focus on key responsibilities.
- Recognize and appreciate: Acknowledge and celebrate your team's hard work and accomplishments to boost morale and reinforce a positive work environment.
- Foster open communication: Create a supportive environment where employees feel comfortable discussing their challenges and needs.
About the Research
The online surveys were developed by Robert Half and conducted by an independent research firm in December 2024. They include responses from nearly 2,000 workers 18 years and older in the
About Robert Half
Robert Half (NYSE: RHI) is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions and business consulting firm, connecting highly skilled job seekers with rewarding opportunities at great companies. We offer contract talent and permanent placement solutions in the fields of finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support, and we also provide executive search services. Robert Half is the parent company of Protiviti®, a global consulting firm that delivers internal audit, risk, business and technology consulting solutions. In the past 12 months, Robert Half, including Protiviti, has been named one of the Fortune® Most Admired Companies™ and 100 Best Companies to Work For. Explore talent solutions, research and insights at roberthalf.com.
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