One in four Argentines registers high levels of burnout, According to the latest survey of the 21st Century University. Its results correspond to November 2024 and present only slight improvements compared to the first quarter of the year.
In November 2024, 26.9% of the population reported feeling too exhausted to participate in other activities after work, while 23.5% expressed difficulties relaxing at the end of the workday.
What are the levels of happiness and burnout in the Argentine population?
He Insight 21 Trend Observatorydependent on the Siglo 21 University, was in charge of the measurement. Burnout, evaluated through the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI)reveals that one of every four Argentines continue to have significant symptoms of work exhaustion.
In November 2024, 26.9% of the population reported feeling too exhausted to participate in other activities after work, while 23.5% expressed difficulties in relaxing at the end of their workday.
Although these data show a slight improvement compared to the first quarterthe increase among young people aged 18 to 29 is worrying, who now present the highest level of burnout (23.26%), even surpassing the group of 50 to 59 years old.
Happiness, only for educated men
Regarding happiness, the Observatory recorded that 54.5% of Argentines feel satisfied with their life. This represents growth relative to the first quarter of 2024, although it is particularly significant in the male population and with postgraduate studies.
Regarding the age of happy people, it was identified that Young people between 18 and 29 years old are the only age group with a sustained positive trend in happiness during the year. On the contrary, people between 50 and 59 years old continue to present the lowest levels.
What is the Siglo 21 University Trends Observatory
Since 2018, the Trend Observatory of the Siglo 21 University periodically monitors the levels of happiness and well-being of Argentinesanalyzing its evolution in a context characterized by social, economic and labor challenges. This report presents the results corresponding to the last quarter of 2024.
The promotion of Well-being and reducing burnout are fundamental for the progress of societyand must occupy a central place in public policies and business strategies. Beyond its impact on quality of life, addressing these aspects contributes to reducing costs associated with health and absenteeism, while improving productivity and organizational performance.
Argentina is the country with the largest number of workers with burnout symptoms worldwide
Argentina is the country with the largest number of workers with burnout in the world. This was reflected in the survey “2024 Global Workforce of the Future”, carried out by the Adecco Group, among more than 35,000 workers. Furthermore, Argentines are the most concerned about the stability of their long-term jobs.
Political changes, end of the year, economic uncertainty and job instability These are some of the factors that contributed to the fact that Argentine workers (60%) have expressed symptoms of burnout in the last 12 months, thus becoming the highest percentage in the world.
Source: Ambito
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