Wednesday, July 17, 2024

Working Women Are Burning Out

The numbers are in, and they aren’t good. Recent studies show that women experience higher rates of burnout than men—and their rate of burnout has risen year-over-year, while men have seen their burnout rate drop

Guide Magazine

Globally, 38 percent of workers report suffering burnout, but the rate for women is 42 percent (up from 38 percent last year), while for men it’s 30 percent (down from 33 percent last year).

Seven in ten Canadians have considered quitting their jobs due to burnout, with three in ten making the jump. Women are more likely to switch jobs due to stress and burnout than men.

Not only does burnout lead to attrition, it also decreases productivity. Among workers who report burnout, 68 percent report being less productive, and 59 percent report the quality of their work has declined.

Part of the difference between the levels of burnout among women and men might be due to perceived organizational support. Men rank overall organizational support in their workplace at 57 out of 100 while women rank it at 48.

It’s not surprising that women experience greater burnout than men as they often bear the brunt of childcare, elder care, and household chores and administration, on top of their paid work.

For those who can afford it, one factor that reduces burnout is a shortened work week. Forty-two percent of individuals working 40 or more hours per week report burnout, compared to 10 percent of workers who have a shortened week (e.g., a four-day work week).

These workers also reported an increase in well-being, organizational support, retention, quality of work, productivity, and engagement.

Source: Canadian HR Reporter

Working Women Are Burning Out

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