Burnout is on the rise. Granted, it’s hardly a new phenomenon. But when you factor in the small matter of a global pandemic and the impact of working from home (WFH) on our ability to switch off, it’s little wonder that professionals are mentally exhausted like never before.
Employment review specialist Glassdoor has reported a 128% jump in references to “burnout” in company feedback shared since April 2021. Reviews relating to the professional sector – including technology, business services and finance – have seen the highest usage of the term, accounting for 40% of all reviews this year that reference burnout.
“Many employees have been able to ‘grin and bear’ the impact of Covid-19 through 2020, but the one-year anniversary has proven to be a tipping point,” says Jill Cotton, careers advice expert at Glassdoor. “They’re thinking again about their home and work lives, and we’re seeing UK job vacancies reach a record high due to the ‘Great Resignation’.”