Wellbeing that works: Tackling burnout through leader-led change

37% of employees in the UK are close to or at burnout

In the face of high levels of workplace strain, the corporate wellness market is thriving; valued at $61.2bn in 2021, it is projected to grow to $94.6bn by 2026.

However, this raises questions about the effectiveness of current wellbeing programmes and whether employers are doing the right things to improve employee wellbeing

To better understand the landscape, we’ve interviewed over 2,500 UK employees to uncover:

The factors driving high levels of burnout

Who’s most in need of support to reduce the risk of burnout

How management and leadership affect wellbeing

Wellbeing aspects employees want employers to prioritise

And how to measure wellbeing in the workplace

Download our ‘Wellbeing that works’ report to discover how to champion the best wellbeing practices, reduce burnout and enrich your employee experience.

For more information, or any questions about the report, email louise.breed@ipsos.com

Research and reporting team

Hanna Särekanno and Lucy Bartram – Design

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37% of employees in the UK are close to or at burnout

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