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Employee burnout in the U.S. workforce has remained high at 45%, though there is a downward trend, according to recent research from Eagle Hill Consulting. The burnout rate has decreased from 49% in August 2022 and significantly from 58% in August 2020 during the early months of the pandemic. Younger workers (52%) and women (48%) consistently report the highest levels of burnout. The primary sources of burnout, as reported by affected workers, include workload (51%), staff shortages (45%), and the challenge of balancing personal and professional life (42%). A significant majority of workers (67%) believe that a four-day work week would alleviate stress, followed closely by a reduced workload and increased flexibility (both at 65%), and the option to continue working from home (56%). Regarding Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI), 62% of workers express the belief that this emerging technology will not impact their job-related stress levels. Despite this perception, growing research ...

It's an unsettling streak that should raise concerns. For the 13th consecutive year, fall protection (general requirements) maintains its dubious distinction as OSHA's primary safety violation. Additionally, ladders secured the third spot, and fall protection (training requirements) claimed the eighth position in the agency's annual compilation of the Top 10 violations. This list, unveiled last month at the National Safety Council Safety Congress & Expo in New Orleans, spans fiscal year 2023. In terms of numbers, Fall Protection General Requirements (1926.501) notched 7,271 violations during that period, Ladders (1926.1053) recorded 2,978, and Fall Protection Training Requirements (1926.503) tallied 2,112. Notably, three of the Top 10 violations are linked to falls and ladders, underscoring the pressing need for improvement in ladder safety and proper usage. The American Ladder Institute (ALI) stands as the sole authorized developer of safety standards for the U.S. ladd...

According to a recent nationwide survey conducted by Eagle Hill Consulting, 38% of U.S. workers have refrained from taking a vacation in the past 12 months. The study also highlights that a significant portion of American workers (46%) cites the cost of vacation as the primary obstacle to taking time off. These revelations coincide with persistently high levels of employee burnout across the U.S. workforce, with 45% of respondents expressing feelings of burnout at work. Notably, burnout rates are higher among younger workers aged 18 to 34 (52%) and women (48%). Melissa Jezior, the President and CEO of Eagle Hill Consulting, emphasizes the mutual benefits of employees taking breaks. She notes that when employees have time away from work, they often return more rejuvenated and focused, ultimately benefiting both their employer and customers. Jezior suggests that, especially during the potentially stressful holiday season, leaders can contribute to employee well-being by encouraging time ...