Study shows high rates of burnout leading to disruptive
behavior: 88% claim burnout, 87% report having an outburst at work
in the last 6 months
GUAYNABO, Puerto Rico, April 30,
2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- MyPerfectResume®, a
leading resource for resume and career advice, surveyed 1,220
U.S.-based workers in March 2024 to
investigate the scope and roots of employee burnout. According to
MyPerfectResume's Employee Burnout Survey, one in five workers
think about quitting their job on a daily basis. More than half
(53%) have had multiple outbursts at work, such as yelling at a
colleague, cursing in anger, or storming out of a meeting, during
the last six months.
"Burnout has serious consequences for an
individual's well-being, but the side effects can also negatively
impact an entire team if that burnout is resulting in unhealthy
outbursts, anger, absenteeism, and more," according to Kellie Hanna, CPRW and career expert at
MyPerfectResume.
Overall, 88% of workers say that they are currently burned out
at work. The top causes of burnout that employees cite are too many
meetings, too little autonomy, lack of role clarity, being given
responsibilities unrelated to their job, and a toxic work
environment.
Burnout Leads to Outbursts
Stressed and overworked, employees are reaching a breaking point
and find themselves acting out in the workplace. 87% have had an
outburst at work in the last 6 months, with roughly half (53%)
reporting that they have had multiple outbursts.
- The most frequently reported kinds of outbursts were yelling at
a colleague (28%), leaving work early (28%), threatening to quit
one's job (27%), cursing in anger (27%), and storming out of a
meeting (26%).
- 9 in 10 employees say they regret having an outburst at
work.
"Burnout has serious consequences for an individual's
well-being, but the side effects can also negatively impact an
entire team if that burnout is resulting in unhealthy outbursts,
anger, absenteeism, and more," according to Kellie Hanna, CPRW and career expert at
MyPerfectResume. "To prevent burnout, employees should try their
best to prioritize self-care, set healthy boundaries at work, and
where possible, reduce exposure to their job-related stressors,"
Hanna concluded.
Signs of Burnout
In addition to outbursts that create a volatile work environment,
burnout often leads to other troubling side effects:
- One in five workers report that they think about quitting their
job every day. Another 27% think about quitting weekly.
- In total, 47% of workers think about quitting at some point
during their workweek. 86% think about quitting their job at some
point during the month.
- Ninety percent claim that they have "rage applied" in the last
six months, referring to when workers apply to a large volume of
jobs, usually out of anger or frustration with their current
workplace.
- Half of respondents say they experience dread or similar
negative emotions before the start of every work week. Another 32%
say they experience this dread a couple times a month.
Burnout's Toll on Health
Burnout impacts employees' both physical and mental health, and can
ultimately undermine an employee's overall well-being, as well as
their job satisfaction and productivity.
The most common health-related issues attributed to burnout
include:
- Increased anxiety/stress – 32%
- Frequent headaches – 30%
- Chronic muscle pain – 25%
- Disturbed sleep – 23%
- Lower immunity, higher risk of catching colds, flu, and other
infections – 23%
- Upset stomach and digestion – 22%
- Difficulty concentrating – 21%
- Irritability – 21%
Almost 8 in 10 (77%) surveyed employees believe feelings about
their job negatively impact their personal life. In the last six
months:
- 1 in 4 say they have experienced depression about their
job
- 24% have taken a leave of absence due to stress
- 20% have called in sick because they couldn't face going to
work
- 20% felt angry at their co-workers
Seeking Help for Burnout
Burnout and work-related stress are proving to be difficult
challenges for employees and the vast majority have had to turn to
mental health professionals and/or HR to seek out solutions:
- 74% have talked to a mental health professional about
work-related stress.
- 88% have talked to their manager or HR about their
burnout.
Reducing Burnout
Participants who are experiencing burnout believe that earning more
money (27%), having more role clarity (22%), greater
flexibility/autonomy at work with one's schedule (21%), and getting
a promotion (21%) would reduce their burnout.
Methodology
The findings presented were obtained by surveying 1,220 American
respondents on March 5 -6, 2024. They
were asked questions about how they felt about their job. These
included yes/no questions, open-ended questions, scale-based
questions relating to levels of agreement with a statement, and
questions that permitted the selection of multiple options from a
list of answers.
For detailed insights on worker burnout, access the full survey
report at
https://www.myperfectresume.com/career-center/careers/basics/worker-burnout
or contact Elizabeth Buccianti at
elizabeth.buccianti@BOLD.com.
About MyPerfectResume
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expert customer care to help professionals elevate their career
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crafted templates, expert tips, step-by-step guidance, and valuable
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Media Contact
Elizabeth Buccianti,
MyPerfectResume, (407) 463-8865, elizabeth.buccianti@bold.com,
www.myperfectresume.com
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