Over 78 Percent of Working Poles Show Symptoms of Burnout
Burnout is reaching alarming levels in Poland, with 78.3 percent of working adults reporting at least one symptom, according to a new report by UCE Research and the ePsycholodzy.pl platform. This marks a sharp increase of 13 percentage points in just three years. The most common complaint is persistent exhaustion and lack of energy, affecting 43.4 percent of respondents.
Experts attribute the spike in burnout to high stress, blurred work-life boundaries – intensified by remote work – and constant digital availability. Many workers suffer from chronic fatigue due to overwork, lack of sleep, physical inactivity, and insufficient downtime.
Employers are urged to take greater responsibility by introducing flexible hours, limiting overtime, encouraging regular breaks, and promoting vacation use.
“Almost half of Polish workers are overworked. The workplace must foster recovery, not just shorter hours, but well-structured work,” psychologist Michał Murgrabia said.
The report is based on a CAWI survey of over 1,000 employed adults in Poland.
(WBJ)
