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Gen Z workers have eclipsed millennials as the most burned-out generation: 74% of Gen Z face moderate or high burnout, compared to 66% of millennials.*

Stress and Burnout Infographic Tips on Burnout at Work

Burnout at seven-year high! Employee burnout continues to rise year-over-year, and fewer employees believe their employers care about them. Compounded by anxieties about navigating the cost of care, employees feel unprepared. This reality can ripple across their work life, contributing to stress, delayed care and disengagement.

About the Study

The 2025-2026 Aflac WorkForces Report is the 15th annual research study examining benefits trends and attitudes. The surveys, conducted by Kantar, captured responses from 1,002 employers and 2,000 employees across the United States in various industries.

Archived Results

View previous Aflac WorkForces Report research:

- 2024 AWR Findings
- 2023 AWR Findings
- 2022 AWR Findings
- 2021 AWR Findings