Younger employees more often fatigued: 'Pressure outside work is higher'

Research indicates that women and young employees are increasingly experiencing mental fatigue due to work-related stress. Women face higher exhaustion rates, often attributed to the burden of coordinating household care tasks alongside their professional roles, combined with limited autonomy in sectors like healthcare and education. Additionally, women report higher levels of exposure to sexual harassment and face challenges returning to work after relatively short maternity leaves, which can exacerbate physical and mental health issues. Experts emphasize the need for better workplace accommodations and a deeper understanding of these systemic factors. For employees aged 25 to 35, fatigue has nearly doubled over the past decade. This increase is partially driven by labor shortages following the retirement of the baby boomer generation, forcing younger workers to manage heavier workloads. Furthermore, constant exposure to global crises through social media and the pressure to meet unrealistic life standards contribute to a decline in well-being. Passive social media consumption and doomscrolling further impair recovery, making it harder for younger generations to disconnect from external pressures.