Rates of burnout and stress have not eased in the last four years, despite increasing employer-provided mental health support. Next year will likely see a continuation of the same story.
According to insurance company Aflac, 60% of workers are facing moderate to high burnout, and three in four employees are experiencing at least a moderate level of stress at work, marking a 5% jump from 2023. Meanwhile, an estimated 94% of employers with 500 or more employees claim they have increased mental health coverage or wellness-related benefits in the last three years. Benefit leaders are left to question what employees need to improve their mental health and bring their best selves to work.
