WHO says 12 billion working days lost to depression and anxiety; experts say burnout needs load management
Key points
- The WHO says 12 billion working days are lost globally each year to depression and anxiety this year
- Gallup's 2026 research shows 50% of workers in Canada and the U.S. report higher daily stress, versus a 40% global average
- Former CHRO Nabeela Elsayed says employers should focus on load management rather than individual resilience
The World Health Organization says 12 billion working days are lost globally to depression and anxiety this year. Gallup's 2026 research shows 50% of workers in Canada and the U.S. report higher daily stress, versus a 40% global average. Nabeela Elsayed, former CHRO of Walmart and IKEA, says employers should focus on load management rather than individual resilience.
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