'Act your wage' | The trend stopping staff from working more than necessary

Anxiety, imposter syndrome, burnout and depression are all issues that can plague an employee if their workload becomes too much to bear, not to mention the physical health issues that can arise because of stress.

It's not always easy for employers to spot the signs of an employee becoming overworked, and these symptoms can arise in any industry and any role, irrespective of seniority.

Many experts say that in addition to managers needing to navigate the workload of those under them, it’s also up to employees to create boundaries for themselves and know when they’re taking too much on and communicating this to their employer.

Amidst this workload awareness, a new trend has emerged, particularly amongst Gen Z, whereby employees are only putting in the amount of effort, and taking on the workload, they feel equates to their salary.