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In a new survey from consulting firm Robert Half released on Tuesday, Mar. 25, 36 percent of US professionals said they feel burned out at work. One in three also reported increased burnout over the past year.
Heavy workloads and long hours concern many workers, with 40 percent of respondents citing them as the top reason for burnout. Other worries include a lack of support or recognition from their manager (30%) and limited opportunities to grow professionally (27%).
Young professionals are struggling the most. Burnout was highest among millennials (40%) and Gen Z (39%) workers.
There were also high burnout rates reported among working parents (38%) and employees at small or midsize businesses (37%).
"With burnout on the rise, managers must take steps to monitor workloads, maintain open communication and support employee well-being," said Robert Half's operational president Dawn Fay.
Burnout is also hurting companies trying to fill open jobs. In a separate survey of hiring managers, 42 percent said burnout was the biggest impact of not being able to hire quickly.
Others pointed to project delays (39%), lower productivity (37%), and higher turnover (36%).
"Burnout is not just an employee issue — it's a critical business challenge," Fay said. "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."
The findings are based on online surveys conducted in December 2024 by an independent research firm. The survey included responses from nearly 2,000 workers and over 1,600 hiring managers across the US.
Robert Half recommended several steps employers can take, including encouraging time off, hiring contract support, and recognizing team accomplishments.
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