Source: The European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA)
Burnout is a serious problem that is brought on by the negative effects of chronic, work-related stress. Actual statistics are difficult to come by, but studies from the Nordic countries recently indicated that there, the prevalence of severe burnout is between 2-7 %. If these numbers are extrapolated Europe-wide, the problem and its effects on individuals, businesses and the European economy is sobering. This is why the Healthy Workplaces Manage Stress campaign aims to promote prevention and reduce the psychosocial risks that lead to stress and burnout.