Georgia employed adults and executives report shocking levels of burnout impacting their job performance and overall mental wellness according to a new report released today by goBeyondProfit and Georgia CEO.
The report found that a striking 70% of employed adults in Georgia feel some level of burnout in their job, with one-in-five indicating that burnout is directly affecting their work performance. This phenomenon is not isolated to Georgia’s workforce, as 2 out of 3 Georgia-based executives admit they are experiencing some level of burnout. Additionally, the data clarifies the critical importance of word choice when checking in on employee mental health and offers low-cost solutions to the burnout dilemma.
The fifth annual report titled “2023 Business Generosity Report: Burnout’s Toll and Generosity-Based Solutions” can be found at: https://gobeyondprofit.org/research/burnouts-toll-and-generosity-based-solutions/
“Regardless of a company’s industry, location, or size, burnout is taking a toll in Georgia,” says Megan McCamey, President of goBeyondProfit. “As employers grapple with labor shortages and fears of a recession, new data finds that generosity-based solutions offer tangible business benefits in the fight against burnout.”
In today’s polarized environment, Georgians unanimously agree (99%) on the importance of generosity in business. The data confirms that employees are paying attention to how business leaders execute on their commitments and the report offers insight into employees’ shifting priorities.
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