Nearly half of global workers suffer from burnout: report | Insurance business America
New report highlights the connection between burnout and inclusion
Business strategy
By Dexter Tilo
Nearly half of workers around the world are suffering from burnout, according to a new report that revealed how belonging in the workplace affects mental health.
The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) report surveyed 11,000 desk and frontline workers in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, India, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States.
It was found that an average of 48% of workers from these countries struggle with burnout.
India reported the highest burnout rate at 58%, while Japan and Germany reported the lowest at 37% each.
Burnout and belonging
According to the report, burnout is “highly correlated with a low sense of inclusion,” as evidenced by higher levels of burnout among subgroups of workers who feel less included at work.
Women, members of the LGBTQ+ community, people with disabilities, and deskless employees reported up to 26% higher levels of burnout than other employee groups.
They were also more likely to report “lower inclusion” than employees who belonged to majority groups or worked at desks, according to the report.
How to beat burnout
Gabrielle Novacek, managing director and partner at BCG, emphasized that inclusion is an ongoing process that should not end at hiring.
“It requires continually listening to workers and addressing their vulnerabilities. It must address both the workforce supply and workers’ daily experiences with their supervisors,” Novacek, who is also a co-author of the report, said in a statement.
According to the report, there are four key areas that indicate the level of inclusion in the workplace, including:
- Good access to resources
- Supporting senior managers
- Psychological safety from direct superiors
- Fair and equal chances of success
Novacek says organizations can focus on these four key areas to identify where they need to invest and innovate to improve feelings of inclusion and reduce burnout.
“Establishing programs to address these needs will help employers avoid the costs associated with burnout, attract talent and reap the benefits of a thriving workforce,” she said.
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2024-06-12 21:53:03
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