{"id":14584,"date":"2024-02-16T10:38:11","date_gmt":"2024-02-16T10:38:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobera.com\/?p=14584"},"modified":"2024-02-16T10:38:11","modified_gmt":"2024-02-16T10:38:11","slug":"remote-work-burnout-stats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/remote-work-burnout-stats\/","title":{"rendered":"31+ Remote Work Burnout Facts &amp; Stats [2026]"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Listen up<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We know working from your PJs seems like a <strong>dream<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But for a bunch of us, the <strong>reality<\/strong> is feeling fried, stressed, and over it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yep, <strong>remote work burnout<\/strong> is a real thing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But don&#8217;t ditch the <strong>WFH life<\/strong> just yet!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;ll break down <strong>what&#8217;s causing the burnout<\/strong>, plus give you pro tips to fight the fatigue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><nav><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#top-remote-work-burnout-statistics-editors-pick\">Top Remote Work Burnout Statistics: Editor\u2019s Pick<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#general-remote-work-burnout-stats\">General Remote Work Burnout Stats<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#how-remote-work-affects-our-mental-health\">How Remote Work Affects Our Mental Health<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#how-to-survive-the-remote-work-burnout\">How to Survive the Remote Work Burnout<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/to-many-meetings-1024x427.png\" alt=\"35% of remote employees report too many virtual meetings\" class=\"wp-image-14589\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/to-many-meetings-1024x427.png 1024w, https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/to-many-meetings-300x125.png 300w, https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/to-many-meetings-768x320.png 768w, https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/to-many-meetings.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"top-remote-work-burnout-statistics-editors-pick\">Top Remote Work Burnout Statistics: Editor\u2019s Pick<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>48%<\/strong> of workers say they <strong>lack emotional support<\/strong> from employers. <sup>[1]<\/sup><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>67% feel pressured<\/strong> to always be available. <sup>[2]<\/sup><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>63%<\/strong> say they are<strong> discouraged from taking time off<\/strong>. <sup>[3]<\/sup><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>31% <\/strong>of remote workers feel <strong>high stress levels <\/strong>&#8220;most of the time&#8221;. <sup>[4]<\/sup><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some <strong>35% say<\/strong> remote work has <strong>harmed their mental health<\/strong>. <sup>[5]<\/sup><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"general-remote-work-burnout-stats\">General Remote Work Burnout Stats<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-burnout-is-burning-us-out\">The Burnout is Burning Us Out<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/gen-z-burnout-1024x427.png\" alt=\"Gen Z are 2.5 times more likely to experience burnout compared to baby boomers\" class=\"wp-image-14591\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/gen-z-burnout-1024x427.png 1024w, https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/gen-z-burnout-300x125.png 300w, https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/gen-z-burnout-768x320.png 768w, https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/gen-z-burnout.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>86% of remote workers say <strong>they&#8217;re burnt out in their current job<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Can you say <strong>stress city<\/strong>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>67% feel pressured<\/strong> to always be &#8220;on&#8221; and available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While only <strong>30% manage to avoid working weekends<\/strong> entirely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And get this \u2013&nbsp; <strong>63% say they don&#8217;t feel encouraged to take time off.<\/strong> Not cool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Drilling deeper:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>31% <\/strong>of remote workers feel high stress levels <strong>&#8220;most of the time&#8221;<\/strong>. <sup>[4]<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some <strong>35% say <\/strong>remote work has harmed their mental health. <sup>[5]<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And <strong>49% feel overwhelmed by work<\/strong> and personal responsibilities. <sup>[6]<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"workcation-doesnt-sound-enticing-anymore\">Workcation Doesn\u2019t Sound Enticing Anymore<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/managers-burnout-1024x427.png\" alt=\"52% want managers more approachable about burnout\" class=\"wp-image-14592\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/managers-burnout-1024x427.png 1024w, https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/managers-burnout-300x125.png 300w, https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/managers-burnout-768x320.png 768w, https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/managers-burnout.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>What&#8217;s behind the burnout? A few key <strong>culprits<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Lack of emotional support <\/strong>from employers (48%). <sup>[1]<\/sup><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Loneliness <\/strong>from lack of face time with work buds (50%). <sup>[5]<\/sup><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blurring of <strong>work\/life boundaries<\/strong> (11%). <sup>[6]<\/sup><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>FOMO or missing out <\/strong>on office gossip (41%). <sup>[7]<\/sup><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>But there&#8217;s more:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>67% feel<\/strong> pressured to always be available. <sup>[2]<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>63% are discouraged<\/strong> from taking time off. <sup>[3]<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>60% miss<\/strong> the clear divide between work and personal time. <sup>[7]<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"remote-workers-are-dying-for-a-break\">Remote Workers Are Dying for a Break&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/need-a-break-1024x427.png\" alt=\"1 in 3 workers has faked illness for a mental health day to avoid burnout\" class=\"wp-image-14593\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/need-a-break-1024x427.png 1024w, https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/need-a-break-300x125.png 300w, https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/need-a-break-768x320.png 768w, https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/need-a-break.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The always-on lifestyle is <strong>killer<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Just 57% <\/strong>took a vacation last year. <sup>[7]<\/sup><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>79%<\/strong> are working on weekends.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>58% say<\/strong> they&#8217;re working more hours than before the pandemic.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Pro Tip: Block off real vacation time in your calendar before others can book you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-remote-work-affects-our-mental-health\">How Remote Work Affects Our Mental Health<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Working from home<\/strong> can really mess with your mental health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Almost <strong>half of remote workers say <\/strong>they lack support for managing stress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plus, <strong>35% report that remote work<\/strong> actually harms their mental wellbeing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Facts you need to know:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>48% lack work support <\/strong>to manage stress. <sup>[1]<\/sup><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>35% say remote work <strong>harms their mental health<\/strong>. <sup>[5]<\/sup><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Moving fully remote<strong> increases loneliness by 67%<\/strong>. <sup>[8]<\/sup><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Only 36%<\/strong> can maintain strong colleague relationships remotely. <sup>[9]<\/sup><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>12% of lonely remote workers have <strong>lower quality work<\/strong>. <sup>[10]<\/sup><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-survive-the-remote-work-burnout\">How to Survive the Remote Work Burnout<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ditch the burnout with these tips:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Stick to a<\/strong> <strong>consistent schedule<\/strong> with set hours.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Take hourly 5 minute<\/strong> &#8220;fresh air&#8221; breaks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Schedule <\/strong>virtual water cooler hangouts with colleagues.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Block off time<\/strong> for exercise or hobbies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Set OOO <\/strong>email when you&#8217;re off work.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ensure proper ergonomics<\/strong> and comfort in your workspace.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Change locations occasionally<\/strong> by working from a caf\u00e9 or library.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Set daily to-do list <\/strong>limits and prioritize ruthlessly.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Leave early <\/strong>once a week for appointments, errands, me-time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Staying chill and avoiding burnout means having <strong>discipline<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But with some planning, you can make WFH actually feel like the dream job it&#8217;s cracked up to be!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"background-color:#fff9ed\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>If you found this article interesting, you might enjoy these too:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<p>[related_posts_by_tax taxonomies=&#8221;category,post_tag&#8221; 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Checking in regularly can help spot signs before burnout worsens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-techniques-can-reduce-remote-work-stress\">What techniques can reduce remote work stress?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Taking regular breaks<\/strong>, establishing clear offline hours, having social interaction with colleagues, practicing mindfulness, keeping active, and working in different locations can help manage remote work stress before it becomes burnout.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"should-i-tell-my-manager-if-im-experiencing-remote-work-burnout\">Should I tell my manager if I&#8217;m experiencing remote work burnout?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Yes, communicate openly with your manager if you&#8217;re struggling with burnout<\/strong>. They may be able to make workload adjustments, suggest stress management tactics, or facilitate remote social events to improve your situation. View it as asking for support, not admitting failure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-can-companies-do-to-prevent-remote-employee-burnout\">What can companies do to prevent remote employee burnout?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Companies should train managers to spot burnout warning signs, <strong>offer remote workers flexibility <\/strong>and self-care resources, host virtual social events, discourage after-hours work, and provide mental health benefits like counseling services and wellness apps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"wrap-up\">Wrap Up<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Remote work<\/strong> may feel like the ideal situation, but it takes some extra planning to make it work long-term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Focus on maintaining human connections, taking real time off, and establishing work\/life boundaries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do this, and you can avoid the remote work burnout that&#8217;s plaguing so many.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With a little effort, working in your PJs can actually live up to the dream. So give these tips a try and say goodbye to burnout!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"source\">Source<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Travel Perk. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelperk.com\/blog\/remote-work-burnout-statistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Surprising Remote Work Burnout Statistics in 2024<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Linkedin. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/pulse\/reaching-balance-burnout-through-remote-work-catalina-walsh\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Reaching Balance, Not Burnout, Through Remote Work<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clarity Benefit Solutions. <a href=\"https:\/\/claritybenefitsolutions.com\/resources\/clarity-news\/are-remote-workers-getting-burnt-out-how-help-employees-achieve-better-work\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Are Remote Workers Getting Burnt Out? How to Help Employees Achieve A Better Work-Life Balance<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Computer One. <a href=\"https:\/\/computerone.com.au\/is-remote-work-more-stressful-than-office-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Is Remote Work More Stressful than Office Work?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Linkedin. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/pulse\/experts-reveal-tips-businesses-support-employees-when-working\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Experts reveal tips for businesses to support their employees when working remotely<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Linkedin. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/pulse\/work-life-balance-remote-work-setting-strategies-success\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Work-Life Balance in a Remote Work Setting: Strategies for Success<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>LilachBullock. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lilachbullock.com\/revealed-100-shocking-burnout-stats-of-2023-you-cant-afford-to-ignore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Revealed: 100 Shocking Burnout Stats of 2023 You Can\u2019t Afford to Ignore!<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cocoroco. <a href=\"https:\/\/cocoroco.com\/blog\/candidates\/beat-loneliness-working-from-home\/#:~:text=Isolation%20can%20wreak%20havoc%20on,a%20lot%20of%20lonely%20people\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">15 top tips to beat loneliness when working from home<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>NAR.realtor. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nar.realtor\/magazine\/real-estate-news\/technology\/remote-workers-are-feeling-virtual-fatigue\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Remote Workers Are Feeling \u2018Virtual Fatigue\u2019<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Red Thread. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.red-thread.com\/blog\/improving-employee-wellbeing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">It\u2019s time for leaders to tackle loneliness in the workplace<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Listen up! 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