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25% of Workers Burned Out, Millennials Hit Hardest

1/27/2026

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A survey conducted by USA Today and SurveyMonkey finds nearly 25% of American workers experience burnout.
Millennials report burnout at 30%.
Fifty-seven percent of workers cite the economy as a major threat to their jobs.
Experts say employers should enhance training, benefits, and career advancement opportunities to combat burnout.
A previous Aflac survey found burnout at a seven-year high, with Gen Z experiencing higher stress than Millennials.

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Story summary

A survey conducted by USA Today and SurveyMonkey finds nearly 25% of American workers experience burnout.
Millennials report burnout at 30%.
Fifty-seven percent of workers cite the economy as a major threat to their jobs.
Experts say employers should enhance training, benefits, and career advancement opportunities to combat burnout.
A previous Aflac survey found burnout at a seven-year high, with Gen Z experiencing higher stress than Millennials.