Wellbeing worries | U.S. workforce retention on the line as employers battle burnout crisis

Employers across various U.S. industries and regions are struggling to meet their employees' health care benefits needs — and employee satisfaction, wellbeing and retention are at stake, according to the 13th annual Aflac WorkForces Report released by Aflac Incorporated, a leading provider of supplemental health insurance and products in the U.S.

The Aflac WorkForces Report tracks the state of the American workplace among employees and employers, year over year, capturing trends, attitudes, needs and experiences in health care and benefits administration.

The slow burn of burnout

The nationally representative survey underscores employees' concerns about mental health — especially burnout. Employees want their employers to care about their overall wellbeing and provide resources to stay ahead of burnout, but the study shows their confidence is waning — causing some to consider other job opportunities.

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Wellbeing | Three in four U.S. workers have suffered from burnout - here's what's causing it

Consistent with 2022 survey findings, more than half (57%) of all American workers say they are currently experiencing at least moderate levels of burnout. The most significant culprit is workplace stress — with heavy workloads as the biggest stressor — and it's disproportionately affecting both women and younger workers. Other survey findings include: