A new study found that burnout among working women is rising. 53 percent of women reported higher stress levels now than a year ago due to work-life imbalance.
What is the burnout epidemic?
Burnout has been an issue for quite some time. In 2019, the World Health Organisation (WHO) identified burnout, the unmanaged workplace stress as an occupational phenomenon.
A new study released by Deloitte found that working women face a ‘perfect storm’ – pressure both at home and the workplace due to the pandemic. 8 in every 10 women stated their workloads have increased since the start of the pandemic. The study also reveals a drop in job satisfaction leading to several women considering leaving their job or quitting the workforce.
More on the new study
The survey by Deloitte of 5,000 women from 10 different nations finds a troubling evolution of working women. This is the burnout epidemic as 53 percent of women reported higher stress levels and reduced mental health and work-life balance compared to a year ago. Burnout is also the top-cited driver for women considering leaving their jobs or together quitting the workforce.
“Companies need to heed this warning. For employers that want to retain amazing women, this is a challenge. You’ve got these women in your workforce who can contribute so much, and they’re currently sitting there saying: ‘Guess what? I’m burnt out,” stated Emma Codd. Codd is the global inclusion leader at the firm. Additionally, a national trend of resignations is occurring across the nation as several are leaving companies and grappling with loss as they are trying to adapt to a post-Covid society. Normal is now what allows flexibility that people are habituated to years of working from home or remotely.
