Employee wellbeing | Why this age group is burning out fast

Workplace stress is inevitable in such a digitally dependent era that demands 24/7 communication and grants very little downtime.

Heavy workloads, poor leadership and management styles and low wages can all be responsible for increased workplace stress. And, while this anxious sentiment is commonly felt by a large portion of employees, it seems that one generation in particular are more susceptible to workplace stress than others.

According to new research, 73% of 25 to 35-year-olds suffer from workplace stress more regularly, with many young adults - who focus on carving out successful career paths - taking home their work stresses.

This demographic born between 1981 and 1996 have since been dubbed ‘millennials’.