80% Of Employees Report Symptoms Of Burnout During COVID-19 Pandemic

From February to September 2020, during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, 83% of employees in the United States working in 17 industries reported feeling emotionally drained from their work—a key symptom of burnout. According to a survey of more than 5,000 employees, of those who reported emotional exhaustion from their work, 71% strongly agreed that their workplace affects their mental health. The sensation of being emotionally drained from work was strongly correlated with workplace stress affecting mental health. About 59% said their supervisor does not provide sufficient support to help them manage their stress. Less than . . .