for the first time since 2017. Not only has this turned younger generations away from applying to certain companies and industries, but it's also caused workers to be more burned out — both issues that leaders can tackle in 2023 with the right game plan.from Gallup, three out of 10 U.S. employees say they're burned out "very often" or "always.
The last quarter of 2022 posed stark changes for companies nationwide as fears for financial turbulence continue to grow — which may have contributed to the stall in DEI progress. "I do strongly believe that there are people that work in these roles that genuinely care and genuinely want to see outcomes. Unfortunately, those people are not the ones that determine the budget priorities. I have spoken to many people that work in DEI and they don't have teams.
Clarke says that distinction plays an important role in having DEI programs that resonate with workers. Ultimately, after becoming burned out and overworked with no promotion in sight, both women left their jobs — something that could have been avoided with proper support.