Most American workers, especially millennials and Gen Z are burnt out: Here is what’s driving them away from work

A staggering 67% of American workers are experiencing burnout, with Millennials and Gen Z reporting the highest levels, according to Seramount’s 2025 survey. Weighed down by high expectations and minimal support, younger employees are disengaging from work. Without urgent structural reforms, workplaces risk losing their most vital talent to a deepening mental health crisis.