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Two-thirds of workers report burnout, but leaders often miss signs
Most leaders fail to recognize the clearest warning sign of employee burnout, a late workday, according to Inc.
Oct 29, 2026, 8:12 AM
By the Genius Eye newsroom (Small Business Reporter) · Fact-checkedHow we report
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Inc. reported that two-thirds of workers have reported experiencing burnout.
The article highlights that many leaders struggle to identify the clearest warning sign of burnout, which is work piling up after hours or late workdays.
This issue is challenging to monitor because late workdays are hard to see from standard dashboards, making it difficult for leaders to intervene early.
The report suggests a disconnect between employee experiences and leadership awareness regarding burnout signs.
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