Burnout

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.

Running on Empty: The UK Industries Facing a Burnout Timebomb

UK businesses lost nearly 149 million working days to sickness in 2024, with burnout linked to long hours and excessive overtime.

Chronic Overwork and Poor Job Quality ‘Push UK Workers to Breaking Point’

New research reveals a persistent overworking crisis in the UK, with some desk workers hospitalised due to burnout.

Sheila Flavell: Battling Employee Burnout – Strategies For A Healthier, More Productive Workforce

A survey found that 77% of workers report experiencing burnout. It’s important to examine how the workplace affects employees’ mental health.

Lesley Cooper: How to Channel Stress Into Growth Without Burning Out – A Leader’s Guide

With countless responsibilities, packed schedules, financial constraints and other demands, it’s no surprise that leaders feel overwhelmed.

Mark Price: Stress-Free Success – How Businesses Can Thrive Without Burning Out Their Teams

Burnout has become a defining workplace challenge, as many organisations find themselves stretching their teams to the limit.

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