Do you know what’s behind rampant burnout worldwide?

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TODAY'S NEWS. TOMORROW'S INSIGHTS. A daily newsletter from McKinsey & Company   Edited by Belinda Yu   Editor, Atlanta Mental health matters In the news • A shorter workweek. The COVID-19 pandemic caused burnout to spike, intensified mental-health issues, and spawned a widespread reassessment of priorities that led to the Great Resignation. Now, more employers are trialing a shorter workweek (without a pay cut) in hopes of attracting talent and enhancing worker well-being and productivity. In October, nearly 30 North American companies began piloting a four-day workweek, joining roughly 150 other employers conducting similar trials in the Australasia region, Ireland, and the UK. [Axios] • New wellness benefits. As employers revamp their benefits to appeal to a hybrid workforce, they're tailoring offerings to address workers' increasing calls for flexibility and a healthy work–life balance. Many companies are providing perks that support workers who have burnout and mental-health concerns. That includes digital platforms such as an AI-powered chatbot that encourages mental well-being. In addition, offering benefits like career coaching enables workers to develop resilience and prevent burnout, executives say. [Fortune] In all 15 countries, toxic workplace behavior was the biggest predictor of burnout symptoms and intent to leave by a large margin. On McKinsey.com • Global burnout. Employers are investing more than ever in mental health and well-being. But despite the commitment to employee health, burnout persists worldwide, research by McKinsey senior partner Martin Dewhurst, Jacqueline Brassey, Erica Coe, Barbara Jeffery, and colleagues shows. On average, one in four employees report experiencing burnout, according to a 2022 McKinsey Health Institute survey. Wellness benefits such as yoga and meditation apps are laudable but don't address the systemic causes of employee burnout. • The price of workplace toxicity. When employers overlook the role of the workplace in driving burnout, they pay a high price. Employees who report experiencing high levels of toxic behavior at work are eight times more likely to experience burnout symptoms, our survey finds. In turn, those experiencing burnout symptoms are six times more likely to report they intend to leave their jobs in the next three to six months. See eight targeted questions and example strategies that may help address burnout-related challenges. Understand employee burnout Was this forwarded to you? Sign up here. Or send us feedback—we'd love to hear from you. Follow our thinking This email contains information about McKinsey's research, insights, services, or events. By opening our emails or clicking on links, you agree to our use of cookies and web tracking technology. For more information on how we use and protect your information, please review our privacy policy. You received this email because you subscribed to the On Point newsletter. Manage subscriptions | Unsubscribe Copyright © 2022 | McKinsey & Company, 3 World Trade Center, 175 Greenwich Street, New York, NY 10007