Stress and burnout numbers rise
A survey of 2,000 Brits found half are planning holidays primarily to rest and relax during Stress Awareness Month, reflecting rising burnout concerns (newsbywire.com). Related workplace data show 46% of UK employees reported feeling stress “a lot” the previous day in Gallup’s State of the Workplace reporting, and a Robert Half survey found 62% of Canadian workers saying they feel burned out ( ).
Half of Britons surveyed said their 2026 holidays are mainly about “switching off,” as stress and burnout indicators climb. (newsbywire.com) The poll of 2,000 people, published April 13, found 50% prioritising rest and relaxation, and 30% saying they want to escape day-to-day stress and burnout. (newsbywire.com) The same release said 74% of adults reported feeling overwhelmed or unable to cope at some point in the past year, as April’s Stress Awareness Month spotlights workplace strain. (newsbywire.com) Separate workplace tracking points to stress showing up on ordinary workdays: 46% of United Kingdom employees said they felt stress “a lot” the previous day, citing Gallup’s “State of the Workplace 2026” report published April 8. (hrmagazine.co.uk) In Canada, a Robert Half Canada survey reported 62% of employees feel burned out at work, up from 47% in 2024, based on polling of more than 1,000 workers. (benefitscanada.com) That Canadian survey listed heavier workload from understaffing (40%) as the top burnout driver, followed by feeling stuck in a career (27%) and lower morale after restructuring or reductions (27%). (benefitscanada.com) It also found time off isn’t always being used: among the 40% who didn’t take all their vacation last year, 32% said they worried their workload would balloon while away. (benefitscanada.com) In the United Kingdom, Mental Health UK’s Burnout Report 2026 said high stress and mental health-related sick leave persist, and “just one in four” workers feel mental health is genuinely prioritised and supported at work. (mentalhealth-uk.org) Icelandair’s travel ranking tied “switching off” to measurable features like green space, air quality, and light and noise pollution, with Kitzbühel and Ålesund highlighted as top “stress-free” picks. (newsbywire.com) The numbers across travel intentions, daily stress reporting, and burnout surveys all point to the same behavior shift: more workers are treating time away as recovery, not luxury. (newsbywire.com)
