The latest study conducted by Reveal Marketing Research analyzed the manifestation and evolution of the professional burnout phenomenon among Romanians, comparing the results with a similar study conducted last year.

35% of Romanians are happy at their workplace, while 65% do not feel professionally fulfilled. The percentage of employees taking anti-stress measures at work has increased from 51% in 2024 to 60% in 2025.

66% of Romanians have noticed colleagues affected by burnout syndrome. The main sources of workplace stress are high workload (64%), excessive responsibility-taking (50%), and salary stagnation (45%).

Stress is no longer seen as a normal part of the job. The number of employees taking anti-stress measures at work has grown from 51% in 2024 to 60% in 2025.

According to the results of the study conducted by Reveal Marketing Research, only one-third of Romanians (35%) are happy at work, while 65% do not feel professionally fulfilled due to factors such as remuneration level, stress, or the nature of their work activities.

Additionally, 66% of Romanians report having noticed colleagues affected by burnout syndrome, especially women (71% compared to 62% among men) and young people aged 25-34 (74%).

Employees are becoming more proactive in preventing burnout, and the percentage of those taking anti-stress measures at work has increased from 51% in 2024 to 60% in 2025. This trend is more pronounced among young people aged 18-24 (68%) and those aged 35-44 (65%).

"To combat burnout and increase employee retention, companies need a clear understanding of the factors influencing workplace satisfaction and motivation.

Employer branding studies and employee experience research can help organizations identify the main sources of stress and implement effective solutions, such as well-being programs, more flexible work policies, and psychological counseling sessions," said Marius Luican, General Director of Reveal Marketing Research.

What are the causes of burnout, and what solutions do Romanians use to combat workplace stress?

The main sources of stress for employees remain the same in 2025: high workload (64%), excessive responsibility-taking (50%), salary stagnation (45%), and interaction with difficult clients (34%). However, compared to last year’s study, each of these causes has increased by over 10%.

A closer look reveals that women experience higher stress levels due to high workload (68% compared to 61% among men), while salary stagnation is a more common concern for men (49% compared to 40% among women).

To cope with stress and exhaustion caused by heavy workloads, employees turn to various solutions. Thus, 67% of Romanians take vacation leave, 54% relax in their free time through activities such as going out or shopping, 39% spend more time with loved ones, 36% listen to music, and 32% take longer and more frequent breaks to create a more pleasant work environment.