The Burnout Epidemic: Why 8 in 10 Employees Are at Risk

The Burnout Epidemic: Why 8 in 10 Employees Are at Risk: What leaders must know to prevent burnout at work

Ever wonder why work feels harder now than during the height of the pandemic?

You're not imagining it. Employee burnout isn't new, but it has reached a boiling point. Recent research shows that 44% of employees are more stressed today than they were five years ago, and 8 in 10 are now at risk of burnout in the workplace.

The reality is that workplace burnout has reached epidemic proportions. 

In this episode, Blake Schofield unpacks the latest 2025 employee burnout statistics, explores the true causes of burnout at work, and explains why old solutions like vacations, perks, therapy or productivity hacks don't work. You'll learn effective burnout recovery strategies that yield real results so you can finally find relief and a path forward.

 

Episode Highlights

The Real Causes of Burnout at Work:

• [02:45] Why burnout isn't just about working too hard for too long

• [04:20] The difference between burnout symptoms and chronic misalignment

• [05:35] Why 90% of workplace stress comes from misalignment, not workload

Signs of Burnout at Work Most Leaders Miss:

• [06:50] The "backpack getting heavier" analogy

• [07:40] Why top performers don't realize they're in burnout

• [08:25] The unsettled feeling that signals misalignment

Why Traditional Solutions Don't Work:

• [09:15] Why vacations, wellness apps, and office perks are just band-aids

• [10:05] The cycle of temporary relief without root cause solutions

• [10:45] Why switching jobs doesn't solve the real problem

The Path Forward:

• [11:10] Understanding how you're naturally wired to work

• [11:35] Identifying belief systems that create misalignment

• [11:55] How quickly transformation can happen with the right approach

Powerful Quotes

• "Most people believe burnout happens after working too hard for too long, but that's too simplistic. The real problem is chronic misalignment."

• "Burnout is not caused by a period of overwork. It's a chronic condition caused by leading and living in ways that are misaligned from how we're wired to thrive."

• "Most successful people don't realize they're in burnout because stress and exhaustion have become so normalized."

 

Resources Mentioned

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