A New Chapter Unfolds

So, last month, I read the Burnout Report 2025 by Mental Health UK, and let me tell you, my jaw was on the floor. I talk a lot about stress and pressure in the workplace, but when you see the scale of it laid bare like this… well, it’s impossible not to feel a bit shaken.

Here are just a few of the stand-out stats that stopped me in my tracks:

• 91% of UK adults experienced high or extreme stress in the past year.

That’s nearly all of us. Not stressed once, but stressed regularly.

• 1 in 5 workers needed time off for poor mental health caused by pressure or stress.

The worst thing was that most of them didn’t take it. The pervasive culture of presenteeism and silence is still winning.

• Only 29% of workers feel fulfilled at work.

Almost a quarter say they’re bored. Nearly 1 in 5 feel lonely.

• For young people, it’s even worse.

The number of 18–24s comfortable talking to a manager about stress has dropped from 75% to 56%. I can’t even imagine what long term effect this will have on the workforce.

So, what now?

Well, firstly, there has to be a desire for change. And that has to come from the top! But if the willingness is there, here’s where to begin:

✅ Stop firefighting and start preventing.
Wellbeing plans can’t sit in a drawer. They need to be lived and led from the top. Wellbeing strategies aren’t just for pandemics- they’re for life!

✅ Make wellbeing visible.
Include wellbeing on meeting agendas. Normalise talking about pressure before it turns into crisis.

✅ Train your managers.
Most want to help, they just don’t know how. (That’s where I come in!)

✅ Give people permission to rest.
Get honest and realistic about capacity. We shouldn’t be pushing people to the point of burnout.

If you’re ready to rethink burnout culture at your workplace-

Let’s talk about tailored training, practical support, and real change.

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