WINNIPEG, MB, Oct. 6, 2025 (CNW Group via COMTEX) --
A new national survey reveals a troubling rise in workplace burnout, with nearly 39% of Canadian employees reporting they feel burnt outâ??a concerning increase from 2023.
The findings show that burnout is not just a wellness issueâ??it's a business issue. For a company with 500 employees, burnout-related productivity losses and salary costs can exceed $3.4 million annually. Yet, similarly sized organizations that prioritize burnout prevention can save approximately $1.7 million per year.
"Burnout is not just a personal issueâ??it's a workplace issue with a price tag," said Mary Ann Baynton, Director of Collaboration and Strategy, from Canada Life's Workplace Strategies for Mental Health. "When organizations invest in prevention, they don't just protect their people, they protect their bottom line."With only 36% of employees saying their workplace offers real programs to prevent burnout, the gap between stated priorities and actual support remains a costly oversight.
"This year's findings underscore the urgent need for Canadian workplaces to move beyond awareness and into action," said Michael Cooper, Vice President, Mental Health Research Canada (MHRC). "With nearly 40% of employees reporting burnout and over half facing mental health challenges that affect their work, the cost of inaction is too high."
The 2025 survey was conducted by Pollara and commissioned by MHRC in partnership with Workplace Strategies for Mental Health (WSMH).
Key Findings from the Survey:
What Employers Can Do:
As outlined in Canada Life's Cost of Inaction Report, employers who implement these strategies not only improve employee well-being, but also see a strong return on investment.
Visit Mental Health Research Canada to download the full survey and explore tools to support your workforce.
About Canada Life Canada Life is a leading insurance, wealth management and benefits provider focused on improving the financial, physical, and mental well-being of Canadians. For over 175 years, individuals, families and business owners across Canada have trusted us to provide sound guidance and deliver on the promises we've made. We proudly serve more than 14 million customer relationships from coast to coast to coast. Canada Life is a subsidiary of Great-West Lifeco Inc. and a member of the Power Corporation of Canada group of companies. Visit canadalife.com to learn more.
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