"The study, conducted by HR software provider Personio, combined its Burnout Risk Index - which measures job insecurity, emotional strain, long hours, and turnover rates, with the latest ONS employment data to calculate how many UK workers across 10 major UK industries are most vulnerable. Finance workers face the greatest risk, scoring 87/100, followed by law professionals at 78 and tech workers at 66."
"Prioritise mental health support - You don't need big budgets or glossy wellbeing programmes to make a difference. Start by designing out avoidable stress by setting clear priorities, realistic deadlines, and respecting time off. Then build a culture where people look out for each other and it's safe to say, "I'm struggling." Small, consistent actions beat grand gestures every time.."
"Health and social care, the UK's largest employment sector, shows a lower risk score of 40%, but with over 5 million employed in the industry, that equates to more than 2 million NHS and private healthcare workers under pressure. The study also highlights concerning sector differences. While healthcare and education employ some of the highest numbers of staff, burnout rates are significantly higher in white-collar industries such as finance and law, suggesting long hours, high-pressure environments, and poor work-life balance remain major drivers."
Personio combined its Burnout Risk Index, measuring job insecurity, emotional strain, long hours, and turnover, with ONS employment data to identify vulnerable workers across ten UK industries. Finance workers scored highest risk (87/100), followed by law (78) and technology (66). Health and social care scored 40 but employs over five million people, meaning more than two million NHS and private healthcare staff are under pressure. Burnout concentrates in white-collar sectors despite high staff counts in healthcare and education, implicating long hours, high-pressure environments, and poor work-life balance. Employer actions recommended include designing work around life, prioritising mental health support, and building regular recognition.
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