2026 Burnout & Stress Survey-0

2026 Burnout & Stress Survey

Are you burning out in 2026?

With 30% of workers reporting burnout is actively affecting their productivity, and AI raising the bar for output expectations, stress at work has reached a new peak. This survey measures real burnout levels, root causes, and how people are coping — or not.

Anonymous. Takes 3 minutes.

What is your role?

Industry

How would you describe your current stress level at work?

Very low — I feel good

Manageable — some stress but under control

Elevated — affecting my focus and energy

High — frequently overwhelmed

Burnout — I'm running on empty

Compared to 12 months ago, how has your stress level changed?

Much lower now

Slightly lower

About the same

Slightly higher

Significantly higher

What are the main drivers of your work stress in 2026? (Select all that apply)

Excessive workload and unrealistic deadlines

Job security and fear of AI-related layoffs

Return-to-office pressure or long commutes

Pressure to constantly learn new AI tools

Lack of recognition or advancement

Difficult team dynamics or management

Financial pressure or flat compensation

Always-on culture and lack of boundaries

How is burnout affecting your work performance?

Not affecting it — I manage well

Minor impact — occasional loss of focus

Moderate impact — slower output and more errors

Significant impact — struggling to meet expectations

Severe — I'm considering leaving or taking leave

Does your employer acknowledge or address burnout?

Yes — proactive wellbeing programs and support

Some acknowledgement but limited action

Burnout is not discussed openly

Burnout is normalized — it's expected here

I'm self-employed

What coping strategies do you use to manage work stress? (Select all that apply)

Exercise and physical activity

Setting stricter work-hour boundaries

Therapy or coaching

Meditation or mindfulness apps

Taking more PTO or unplugged time

Delegating more to AI tools

Reducing social media and news consumption

Nothing effective yet

Have you seriously considered quitting your job due to stress or burnout in the past 6 months?

Yes — very seriously

Thought about it

No — stress is manageable

I already made a change because of it

Rate your overall sense of wellbeing at work right now

What would genuinely reduce stress and burnout at your workplace?

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