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2025's Word of the Year: Employee Fatigue Soars Amid AI, Politics

12/10/2025

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Glassdoor finds U.S. employees are increasingly fatigued by AI shifts, political turmoil, and economic concerns.
The term 'fatigue' was Glassdoor's 2025 word of the year, with mentions up 41%.
A survey shows 78% of professionals feel drained by current events.
Economic worries rise as frustrations over stagnant wages amid inflation grow, with stagflation tripling.
Discussions about AI's impact on jobs surged over 2,200%, and political topics, particularly 'inauguration,' spiked 875%.

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Glassdoor finds U.S. employees are increasingly fatigued by AI shifts, political turmoil, and economic concerns.
The term 'fatigue' was Glassdoor's 2025 word of the year, with mentions up 41%.
A survey shows 78% of professionals feel drained by current events.
Economic worries rise as frustrations over stagnant wages amid inflation grow, with stagflation tripling.
Discussions about AI's impact on jobs surged over 2,200%, and political topics, particularly 'inauguration,' spiked 875%.