A significant portion of the Canadian workforce continues to struggle with burnout, with little improvement since 2023. Research points to organizational pressures as a primary cause, rather than individual shortcomings. Canadians are increasingly advocating for remote work as a way to alleviate burnout and improve work-life balance.
Burnout continues to affect a significant portion of the Canadian workforce, with little progress made since 2023 when between one-quarter and one-third of Canadians reported experiencing it. Recent research in various areas, including public health and health care, shows that burnout often stems from organizational practices and the pressures they impose, rather than individual failings. Factors like high job demands and emotional exhaustion are key contributors.
According to a June 2024 report from Boston Consulting Group, 52 per cent of Canadians are struggling with burnout. A separate report from Mental Health Research Canada provides further light on the matter, revealing that 24 per cent of Canadians feel burned out at work “most of the time” or “always” and 42 per cent “sometimes.” Only nine per cent report “never” feeling burned out. The employment platform Glassdoor has also seen a significant rise in discussions about burnout. Until recently, employees writing reviews about employers rarely mentioned burnout. Now, there has been a 44 per cent increase in reviews mentioning burnout compared to 2020. In the face of this ongoing issue, Canadians have been increasingly advocating for remote work to alleviate some causes of burnout. In August 2023, one in four employees wished they could work from home more often than they did. Work-life balance benefits Research indicates that remote work provides employees with greater autonomy, time savings and flexibility, enabling better work-life balance and contributing to addressing burnout. One of the biggest advantages of working remotely is the time saved by avoiding commutes. Teleworkers save more than an hour per day on average, with specific savings of about 72 minutes per day in Toronto, 64 minutes in Montréal and 60 minutes in Vancouver. Remote work also reduces time spent on getting ready for work, especially for women, who spend 24 minutes less on these activities compared to onsite worker
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