
Beat Burnout In the Workplace With YuLife's Latest Ebook: Get The Latest Insights on Employee Burnout in the UK
We surveyed 2,012 employees in the UK to understand how they feel about burnout, what their workplace is doing—and what they’re missing.
Lauren Berkemeyer | CMO of YuLife - 26 June 2024
A 2022 study found that out of 10,000 knowledge workers across 7 countries, 70% experienced significant stress and burnout within the year. Burnout isn't just a personal issue — it's a business problem with a significant financial impact.
Yet, not enough people talk about a true, long-term solution to burnout in the workplace. Better yet — how to actually prevent it from happening in the first place.
And the first step is truly understanding the impact on your team:
How burnout affects the workplace
1. From Individual to Team:
- Overwhelmed Employees: Burnt-out employees make more mistakes, miss deadlines, and deliver lower-quality work. This creates additional workload for colleagues.
- Contagious Negativity: Apathy, cynicism, and withdrawal from interaction create a negative team environment, impacting morale and engagement.
2. Team Dysfunction:
- Strained Dynamics: Burnout disrupts team cohesion and collaboration, leading to communication and conflict issues.
- Innovation Stifled: A burnt-out team is less creative and innovative, hindering problem-solving and growth.
3. Business Impact:
- Financial Strain: Increased absenteeism, presenteeism, turnover, and recruitment costs drain resources.
- Customer Dissatisfaction: Burnout can lead to lower quality customer service, impacting satisfaction and loyalty.
- Revenue Decline: Reduced productivity, innovation, and customer satisfaction ultimately lead to revenue loss.
We surveyed 2,012 employees across the UK to understand the true impact of burnout—and all the insider info on what employees are facing so you can do a better job of managing burnout in the workplace.
And what we found was eye-opening:
- 66% of employees experienced burnout/symptoms of burnout in the past year.
- 22% of sick leave can be attributed to burnout-related symptoms in the past year
- 69% of employees believe companies can and should support them in their recovery journey.
What’s the solution?
We collated all the data and insights we collected and got perspectives from burnout and stress professionals from around the world to create the ultimate guide to beating burnout in the workplace.
The Anti-Burnout Book
But this isn’t your typical ebook about burnout — we’re not just talking about the importance. We’re talking about the real causes, symptoms and actionable steps you can start taking today not just to treat burnout but prevent it in the workplace.
It will walk you through:
- First-hand employee insights on their burnout experiences
- The impact of burnout on overall business health and productivity
- The early signs of burnout and benefits to put in place that inspire prevention
Ready to tackle burnout in your office?
Download your free Anti-Burnout book today.
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Lauren Berkemeyer | CMO of YuLife
Lauren is a dynamic marketing leader with a proven track record across diverse industries, from Fortune 500s to startups. She has a passion for storytelling, health and wellbeing and blending cutting-edge technology with a commitment to improving employee engagement and overall wellness. Her journey, from Broadway producer to global marketing strategist, fuels her drive to create impactful, innovative solutions.