Burnt Out Britain | 'Excessive workloads' leaving nearly half of UK workers 'exhausted' at the end of their workday

Almost half (44%) of UK workers feel exhausted after work, with excessive workloads coming as the leading cause of burnout, according to a new study.

TELUS Health has released its new TELUS Mental Health Index with reports that examine the mental health of employed people in the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Europe, Singapore, New Zealand and Australia. 

The UK report reveals that 44% of workers feel mentally and/or physically exhausted at the end of their workday, with too much work cited as the top cause of burnout. The Index also found that 31% of workers believe that Artificial Intelligence (AI) will have a positive impact on their industry.

“There is no question that AI’s advancement will bring significant benefits, potentially as pivotal as the industrial or internet age,” said Paula Allen, Global Leader, Research & Client Insights, TELUS Health.