According to a survey done by Indeed that included 1,500 U.S. workers, burnout is on the rise. Over half (52%) of survey respondents are experiencing burnout in 2021 — up from the 43% who said the same in Indeed’s pre-Covid-19 survey. Baby Boomers show a 7% increase in burnout and Gen-Xers about a 14% jump from last year.
Burnout doesn’t happen overnight: It is a state of emotional, physical and mental exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress.