New Data Unveils Global Hotspots for Burnout: Where Work-Life Balance Thrives

Burnout, an all-too-familiar foe of the modern workforce, has become a pervasive concern impacting up to 42% of employees worldwide. In today’s fast-paced and demanding world, achieving work-life balance and combating employee burnout has emerged as a pressing challenge, affecting individuals, teams, and employers alike.

In a recent comprehensive study, Instant Offices, the leading workspace provider, delved into the global hotspots for burnout, uncovering the ten cities where the prevalence of burnout and overwork is highest. The data, sourced from monthly searches for ‘Burnout’ by city and average weekly working hours, has unveiled both the most overworked and the least overworked cities, offering valuable insights into the state of work-life balance around the globe.

Key Insights:

Madrid: The Epicenter of Work-Related Stress: Madrid takes the unfortunate lead as the world’s most overworked city. Known for its fast-paced work culture and alarming search frequency for burnout, the Spanish capital poses significant challenges for employee well-being. With an average of 167 monthly searches for ‘Burnout’ per 100,000 people and an average of 32 hours worked per workweek.

US States, Austin and Seattle, Follow Closely: Two American cities, Austin and Seattle, secure the second and third positions on the list, respectively. With long working hours and burnout concerns, employees in these cities face mounting pressure.

A Global Issue: The top 10 most overworked cities are spread across diverse continents, highlighting that burnout is a pervasive challenge transcending geographical boundaries.

Belfast Emerges as a Haven for Work-Life Balance: On the other end of the spectrum, Belfast emerges as the least overworked city, presenting an environment where employees are less likely to experience burnout and exhibit healthier work-life balance. Topping the list as the least overworked city, with only 11 monthly searches for ‘Burnout’ per 100,000 people and an average of 29 hours worked per workweek.

UK Cities Prioritize Wellbeing: Several UK cities, including Birmingham, Cardiff, and Liverpool, feature prominently among the least overworked cities, demonstrating a strong focus on employee well-being and work-life harmony. Birmingham, Cardiff, and Liverpool are among the least overworked cities, with only 24, 28, and 30 monthly searches for ‘Burnout’ per 100,000 people, respectively, and an average of 29 hours worked per workweek.

Top 10 Most Overworked Cities:

Madrid
Austin
Seattle
Lisbon
Milan
Atlanta
Brooklyn
Dublin
Salt Lake City
Mexico City
Top 10 Least Overworked Cities:

Belfast
Birmingham
Cardiff
Liverpool
Tokyo
Exeter
Newcastle upon Tyne
London
Lyon
Glasgow
Instant Offices’ latest research aims to raise awareness about the significance of addressing burnout and promoting work-life balance to ensure the health and productivity of today’s workforce.

In a world where burnout is a prevalent challenge, prioritizing work-life balance is paramount for employee wellbeing and overall productivity. The data from Instant Offices’ global study serves as a wake-up call for employers, urging them to implement measures that foster healthier work environments and address the root causes of burnout.

Understanding the gravity of burnout, Instant Offices continues its commitment to offering workspaces that support work-life harmony. By providing flexible, productive, and stress-free work environments, Instant Offices aims to be part of the solution to combatting burnout and promoting the well-being of employees worldwide.