43% of U.S. Workers Say They are Burnt Out at
Their Job
ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- According to the
latest Workforce Monitor® survey commissioned by the
American Staffing Association and
conducted online by The Harris Poll, 68% of Americans prefer a
hybrid or in-person work schedule.
As companies around the country debate returning to the office,
39% of Americans said that hybrid—a mix of in-person and remote
work—was their ideal work schedule. Nearly 32% preferred a fully
remote schedule, while 29% of Americans said their ideal work
schedule was a full return to the office.
The survey also found significant differences across
generations. While 37% of Baby Boomers (ages 60-78) prefer a fully
remote work situation, only a quarter (26%) of Gen Z (ages
18-27) want to fully work from home. Millennials (ages 28-43) and
Gen X (ages 44-59) fall in between at 31% and 33%,
respectively.
Close to half (46%) of those with children under 18 in their
household said they preferred a hybrid schedule, compared to 35%
of U.S. adults without.
However, more than half of employees who aren't fully remote
(57%) say they would not be willing to forego a bonus or raise this
year or take a pay cut in exchange for being able to work remotely
full time.
"The question of whether employees should work fully in person,
fully remote, or on a hybrid schedule has been a top issue facing
organizations across America since the pandemic triggered a
workplace revolution four years ago," says Richard Wahlquist,
chief executive officer at the American Staffing Association. "While some predicted the
end of in-person work, the survey found that half of U.S. employees
currently work 100% in person. Employees' attitudes are changing,
with 68% of U.S. workers now stating that they prefer a hybrid or
in-person schedule."
The same study also found that 43% of U.S. workers say they
are burnt out at their job right now, with nearly half (47%)
hesitant to discuss burnout with their boss.
"With more than four in 10 Americans reporting suffering from
burnout, employers need to continue to focus on raising employee
engagement levels, which includes providing programs to address
mental well-being and stress.
"As organizations navigate the future of the workplace, the most
successful ones will embrace workplace flexibility and focus on
creating strong employee-centric cultures."
This survey was conducted online within the U.S. by The
Harris Poll on behalf of ASA Jan. 5–9, 2024, among 2,094 adults
ages 18 and older, of whom 1,294 were employed. The sampling
precision of Harris online polls is measured by using a Bayesian
credible interval. For this study, the sample data are accurate to
within +/- 2.5 percentage points using a 95% confidence level.
For complete survey methodology, including weighting variables
and subgroup sample sizes, contact Megan Sweeney at
703-253-1151.
About the American Staffing
Association
The American Staffing Association is the voice of the U.S.
staffing, recruiting, and talent solutions industry. ASA and its
state affiliates advance the interests of the industry across all
sectors through advocacy, research, education, and the promotion of
high standards of legal, ethical, and professional practices. For
more information about ASA, visit
americanstaffing.net.
About the ASA Workforce Monitor
The ASA Workforce
Monitor is a periodic survey commissioned by ASA and conducted
online by The Harris Poll among 2,000 or more U.S. adults aged 18
and older. The survey series focuses on current workforce trends
and issues. For more information about the survey series,
visit americanstaffing.net/workforcemonitor.
About The Harris Poll
The Harris Poll is one of the
longest-running surveys in the U.S., tracking public opinion,
motivations, and social sentiment since 1963. It is now part of
Harris Insights & Analytics LLC, a global consulting and market
research firm that delivers social intelligence for
transformational times. They work with clients in three primary
areas: building 21st century corporate reputation, crafting brand
strategy and performance tracking, and earning organic media
through public relations research. Their mission is to provide
insights and advisement to help leaders make the best decisions
possible. Learn more by
visiting harrispoll.com and follow @HarrisPoll on
X and The Harris Poll on LinkedIn.
Contact
Megan Sweeney
American Staffing Association
703-253-1151
msweeney@americanstaffing.net
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