In a society where professional stress is becoming an increasingly urgent and persistent issue, the latest study conducted by Reveal Marketing Research aimed to uncover more details about the occurrence of burnout among Romanians.

Only 34% of Romanians are happy at work, engaging in activities that provide them with a sense of fulfillment.

65% of Romanians have noticed colleagues affected by burnout syndrome.

The main sources of stress among employees include heavy workload (42%), salary stagnation (33%), excessive assumption of responsibilities (33%), and dealing with difficult clients (24%).

66% of Romanian employees do not experience feelings of fulfillment at work.

According to the results of the study conducted by Reveal Marketing Research, only a third of Romanians (34%) are happy at work, mentioning that they engage in activities that personally fulfill them and contribute to an overall sense of well-being.

According to the study's data, certain demographic groups experience greater fulfillment in their professional environment, especially women (37% vs. 31% men), individuals aged 35-45 (43%), those with children (43% vs. 27% without children), and those with incomes over 5000 RON (39%).

Most Romanians (47%) are satisfied with their job and level of remuneration, but this satisfaction is not accompanied by a sense of fulfillment.

On the other hand, 19% of Romanians are not satisfied with their current job, considering that they are not paid enough and that the stress level is high. This attitude towards work is especially found among those aged 45-55 (24%) and those with low incomes, below 3000 RON (33%).

65% of Romanians declare that they have noticed colleagues affected by burnout syndrome at work.

On the other hand, half of Romanians (51%) state that they have taken initiatives to minimize stress levels at work, especially those aged 18-24 (58%) and those with high incomes over 5000 RON (57%).

Currently, a significant proportion of 65% of Romanians declare that they have noticed colleagues affected by burnout syndrome at work, exhibiting symptoms of physical or mental exhaustion. This phenomenon is more pronounced among representatives of Generation Z, aged between 18 and 24 (77%), mature individuals aged 45-55 (71%), and those with high incomes over 5000 RON (71%).

Moreover, half of Romanians (51%) have stated that they have taken initiatives over time to minimize the level of stress they face at work. This behavior is more common among those aged 18-24 (58%) and those with high incomes over 5000 RON (57%).

"The study data reveal that the phenomenon of workplace exhaustion is a reality observed by a significant portion of employees in Romania, which requires measures to minimize stress at work.

Factors such as gender, age, family status, and income level significantly influence the perception of fulfillment at work, and understanding these differences is essential for developing human resource management strategies and creating a more motivating work environment for all employees," mentioned Marius Luican, CEO of Reveal Marketing Research.

The main methods of combating workplace stress include taking vacation days (41%), spending time in the city or shopping sessions (37%), and relaxation through listening to music (29%).

Regarding the main causes of increased stress levels among employees, we observe that these include heavy workload (42%), salary stagnation (33%), excessive assumption of responsibilities (33%), dealing with difficult clients (24%), or pressure generated by financial crises caused by phenomena such as inflation or recession (19%).

Upon closer examination, we observe that for individuals aged 35-55, a heavy workload generates a higher level of stress (47%), while salary stagnation is a more common cause among men (35% vs. 30% women), and difficult clients are more frequently mentioned by young people aged 25-34 (30%).

Turning our attention to the most frequently used solutions by employees to cope with high levels of stress or exhaustion caused by heavy workload, 41% of Romanians take vacation days, 34% prefer to relax in their spare time by engaging in activities such as going out in the city or shopping, 29% listen to music to unwind, while 26% choose to take longer and more frequent breaks to create a more pleasant work environment.

22% of respondents believe that changing jobs could be a way to cope with high stress levels, while 12% mentioned an increase in the consumption of substances such as tobacco or alcohol to cope with stress, and 8% have sought the services of a therapist or psychologist.(Photo: Freepik)