Burnout

Boreout: The Hidden Wellbeing Risk Draining Engagement at Work

Experts warn that chronic boredom and under-stimulation, known as boreout, are emerging as overlooked wellbeing risks.

Festive Burnout Takes Toll on Wellbeing as Workers Struggle to Switch Off

Rising end-of-year stress is leaving many employees exhausted and prompting calls for employers to support recovery and reflection over the holidays.

Four Wellbeing Trends Set to Reshape Workforces in 2026

Global research warns that overwork and burnout will continue to harm performance unless employers make resilience and wellbeing central to workforce strategy.

Work-Life Balance ‘Now Greater Source of Stress Than Finances’

Workers report higher stress from managing work and home responsibilities than from financial or economic pressures, according to new UK research.

Stress and Anxiety Diagnoses Surge 63% as UK Workplaces Face Mounting Mental Health Strain

Rising workloads and concentrated employment zones are fuelling a sharp increase in mental health problems across the UK workforce.

Burnout Threatens 13 Million UK Workers as Finance Staff Face Highest Risk

One in three UK workers could be on the brink of burnout, with finance, law and tech professionals facing the most pressure.

Thriving, Not Surviving: Managing Work-Life Balance Without Burning Out 

Instead of thinking about work-life balance, perhaps a healthier and more productive concept is that of work-life integration.

Dr Lisa Turner: How AI Can Help Prevent Burnout in Leaders

Burnout is working too hard, yes, but it’s more than that. It’s working in unsustainable ways. This is especially potent for those in leadership positions. 

Chris Ronald: Why The “Always On” Culture Is Failing SME Employees

The narrative around flexible working has become a staple of modern work culture. Yet for many employees, this promise hasn't matched reality.

Louise Whitfield: Reframing Wellbeing as a Business Imperative

Despite years of conversation around wellbeing, the data in 2025 paints a stark picture: burnout is soaring, engagement is falling, and organisations are paying the price.

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