Festive fatigue | 1 in 3 workers won't switch off at Christmas - will 2023 begin with more burnout?

A third of employees plans to make themselves available to work during their Christmas holidays despite bosses urging them to take time off - sparking concerns that workers could carry worrying burnout levels into the new year.

A study of over 2,000 UK office workers by Slack, the digital HQ for business, and YouGov, reveals a worrying disconnect between bosses and employees on work expectations during the Christmas period.

The majority (83%) of UK bosses, with leadership responsibilities, say they will encourage their employees to switch off during the holiday season.

But, despite this, a third (32%) of employees plan to be online and available to work during the holiday season - even when they have time off.