Burnout costs employers millions, new research reveals

Ever feel like you’re running on empty? Like you just can’t face another email, another meeting, another deadline? You might be burned out. And guess what? It’s not just you who’s suffering.

New research says burnout is hitting companies where it hurts: their wallets.

Millions Lost to Tired, Stressed-Out Employees

We’re talking serious money here. The study says that burnout can cost a company between $4,000 and $21,000 per employee, per year .That’s from lost productivity, sick days, and just plain not being able to focus .

Think about it. A stressed-out worker isn’t going to be at their best. They’re going to make more mistakes. They’re going to need more time off. And that all adds up.

It’s Not Just the Little Guy

The study broke down the costs even further. Non-managerial employees? Burnout costs around $4,000 each. Managers? Closer to $10,000. And for executives? A whopping $20,000+!

Imagine a company with 1,000 people. If everyone’s feeling the burn, we’re talking about millions of dollars down the drain.

Why is This Happening?

What’s causing all this burnout? Things like:

• Lack of support from bosses.
• Not getting recognized for hard work.
• Way too much work.
• Crazy long hours.
• And, let’s be honest, sometimes just plain toxic coworkers.

Sound familiar?

What Can We Do About It?

The bad news is burnout is expensive. The good news? There are things we can do to fight it.

If you’re an employee, try to:

• Cut back on the things that stress you out.
• Take care of yourself. Seriously.
• Find some friends at work. It makes a difference.

And if you’re a boss, listen up! You can help by:

• Offering mental health benefits.
• Making sure everyone’s workload is fair.
• Letting people work flexible hours.
• Giving people chances to learn and grow.

Bottom line? Taking care of your employees isn’t just the right thing to do. It’s also good for business.