Before Burnout: Reducing Workplace Stress Before it Impacts Performance

Guide

Half of employees report struggling to stay focused or engaged at work, and more than 1 in 4 say their mental health has declined over the past year. Meanwhile, 7 in 10 benefits leaders report that employee mental health challenges are having a significant impact on workforce performance.

But burnout isn’t inevitable.

By improving how work is designed, equipping managers to recognize strain early, building trust, and making support easier to access, employers can reduce unnecessary stress before it leads to burnout, leave, disengagement, or more serious mental health concerns.

In this guide, you’ll learn how to:

• Recognize when everyday stress is becoming a larger workforce risk
• Identify workplace factors that contribute to chronic stress and burnout
• Equip managers to spot strain and support employees earlier
• Build psychological safety and trust across teams