Burnout Prevention in 2025: Why Companies Need to Act Now

Burnout Prevention: Why Every Workplace Needs a Strategy in 2025

Burnout isn’t just “being tired.” It’s one of the fastest-rising challenges in workplaces worldwide, cutting into wellbeing, productivity, and retention. Research suggests that nearly 77% of employees experience burnout at some point in their careers [therapyroute†source], and UK surveys show that younger workers in particular are seeing record levels of stress and work absence [mentalhealth-uk†source].

The economic cost is huge. Studies estimate billions in lost productivity, absenteeism, and healthcare costs globally [cepr†source]. And yet, many businesses still only respond once burnout has already become a crisis.

The Cost Case for Burnout Training and Champions

Investing in Burnout Training and empowering in-house Champions isn’t just good for people, it makes clear financial sense.

• Absenteeism: Stress and burnout are among the top causes of long-term sickness absence in the UK. The average cost of an employee off work due to mental health issues can exceed £1,500 per case [mhfaengland†source].
• Presenteeism: Employees who turn up but are mentally exhausted can cost companies even more - estimated at 1.5x the cost of absenteeism [cepr†source].
• Turnover: Replacing an employee who leaves due to burnout can cost anywhere from 30% to 200% of their salary, depending on the role [therapyroute†source].

By training Burnout Awareness Champions, companies can spot employee burnout early, support colleagues before they hit crisis point, and prevent these spiralling costs.

The Burnout Awareness Charter provides this framework at a fraction of the price. Membership is £399 per year from 2026 (discounted to £199 until 31st December 2025), including training for two Champions and access to all resources. That’s less than the cost of a single week of stress-related absence.

👉 Prevention is always cheaper than cure.

That’s where the Burnout Awareness Charter (BAC) comes in.

What is the Burnout Awareness Charter?

Created by Includability and burnout specialist Katie Maycock, the BAC is a global initiative designed to help companies:

• Spot employee burnout before it escalates.
• Build psychological safety into teams.
• Provide Burnout Training for nominated Champions.
• Access practical Burnout support such as guides, posters, and comms packs.

Every company that joins gets:

• Two Champion places on 4 expert-led webinars.
• A certificate and badge to show commitment.
• Access to resources, surveys, and a supportive community.

And the best part? In 2025, full membership is 50% off for 12 months. From 2026 onwards, companies can renew for just £399 per year (discounted to £199 until 31st December 2025).

Why this matters

• Workplace burnout now accounts for a significant proportion of mental health-related absences [mhfaengland†source].
• Generational divides are growing, with younger employees reporting higher stress and disengagement [mentalhealth-uk†source].
• Burnout prevention isn’t a “perk” - it’s critical for sustainable performance.

Take action today

If your organisation is serious about wellbeing and wants to move from reaction to prevention, the Burnout Awareness Charter is the simplest place to start.

👉 Join the Burnout Awareness Charter today and take your first step in tackling burnout before it becomes a crisis.