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As 2023 gives way to a brand-new year, many companies will be looking to put the volatility of the past 12 months behind them and start afresh. However, one fundamental issue looks likely to persist into 2024 and beyond —burnout.
The pandemic and its aftermath have heightened stress levels, pushing employees to the brink of exhaustion. A recent study from Deloitte revealed that a staggering 91% of professionals work beyond their contracted hours, compromising their wellbeing and, consequently, organisational productivity.
And whilst it may well be the responsibility of managers to mitigate burnout in their teams, it seems that many are not equipped to deal with the issue. Microsoft's Work Trend Index recently found that 53% of managers report feeling burned out themselves, actually surpassing the average for employees.
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