Why are workplace benefits still overlooking burnout?

By Alyssa Place, This is my expertise
Published 4 Min Read

Woman looking stressed and overwhelmed at work
Adobe Stock

Facing productivity losses in the billions, fueled by a burned out and overwhelmed workforce, should be a wake up call for benefit managers. What are they missing? 

A report from talent services firm Seramount found that more than half of workers report average or below-average well-being, with one in four taking time off for mental health in the past year. Burnout is also widespread, with 32% of employees experiencing moderate to high levels, with especially acute symptoms among middle managers and younger generations.

Alyssa Place
Editor-in-chief

Alyssa Place is the editor-in-chief of Employee Benefit News and has been with the team since 2019. Her work covers mental health, DEI, women at work, financial wellness, retirement and workplace … Read full bio


For reprint and licensing requests for this article, click here.


More From Employee Benefit News

Sign Up Form

Login Modal Form