There are many ways to prevent burnout or at least lower burnout levels, including by giving employees more information, support and control over their work. (Image: Shutterstock)Employee burnout is getting more prevalent, increasingly impacting their productivity–and their organization's bottom line, according to O.C. Tanner's 2020 Global Culture Report.
O.C. Tanner surveyed of 20,000 workers and leaders across the globe and found that 40 percent of employees are experiencing moderate-to-severe burnout. Employers are impacted: 95 percent of HR leaders admit burnout is hurting retention at their organizations, contributing to up to one-half of annual workforce turnover.
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Katie Kuehner-Hebert
Katie Kuehner-Hebert is a freelance writer based in Running Springs, Calif. She has more than three decades of journalism experience, with particular expertise in employee benefits and other human resource topics.
