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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.

Finance Chiefs ‘Buckling Under Stress’ as Talent Shortages and Budget Pressures Mount

Nearly all UK finance leaders work over their contracted hours, with nearly a third working the equivalent of an extra unpaid day per month.

Young Employees ‘Face the Highest Levels of Work-Related Stress and Burnout’

The issue is particularly severe among younger employees in management roles, a new survey of British workers has found.

Vast Majority of UK Workers Report Significant Levels of Burnout, Study Finds

The findings reveal a growing mental health crisis in the workplace, with nearly half of UK employees showing signs of anxiety and depression.

Charlène Gisèle: Burnout Blocking – working in media, marketing or creative sectors

Burnout is no longer just a buzzword. It’s an occupational phenomenon - and for good reason, writes Charlène Gisèle.
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