Burnout - Some Facts and Figures

1. Research by Gallup revealed that 23% of UK employees reported feeling burned out very often or always, while an additional 44% felt burned out sometimes .The survey did not specify gender differences, but burnout is a significant issue across the workforce.

2. A survey by the Mental Health Foundation in 2021 found that 74% of UK adults have felt so stressed at some point over the last year that they felt overwhelmed or unable to cope.

3. A study by Deloitte found that 77% of respondents had experienced burnout at their current job, with more than half citing more than one instance of burnout.

4. A study published in the Journal of Men's Health in 2011 found that approximately 20-30% of men in high-stress professions (such as healthcare, finance, and law enforcement) reported experiencing burnout symptoms. 

5. The British Medical Association (BMA) reported in 2021 that over 40% of doctors were suffering from burnout, stress, or other mental health conditions relating to or made worse by their work.

6. The Royal College of Nursing found that in 2020, 36% of nurses reported feeling unwell due to work-related stress.

7. A study by Education Support in 2021 highlighted that 77% of teachers experienced stress, 72% reported anxiety, and 54% reported suffering from insomnia due to their work. 

8. The National Education Union (NEU) indicated that 80% of teachers experienced workplace stress, with workload being the primary factor.

9. A survey by Harvey Nash in 2020 found that 38% of UK tech workers felt more stressed working from home during the pandemic, with a significant number experiencing burnout due to long hours and increased demands.

10. Research by the American Psychological Association (APA) indicates that men and women experience workplace stress differently. While women may report higher levels of emotional exhaustion, men may be more likely to experience depersonalization and reduced personal accomplishment, components of burnout. 

11. The shift to remote work has had mixed effects on burnout. While some employees appreciate the flexibility, others report increased stress and burnout due to blurred boundaries between work and personal life. A Microsoft study found that 54% of remote workers felt overworked and 39% felt exhausted .