A December 03, 2024, survey, conducted by Resume Now, a career and resumé service provider, that included responses from 1,160 US workers claims that 65 percent of US workers feel empowered to decline additional work.

Key findings from the survey include:

• Younger workers, those age 25 and younger, reported the highest levels of empowerment at 77 percent, followed by workers age 41 and older at 66 percent, and workers age 26 to 40 at 56 percent.
• Younger workers also reported higher frustration levels and difficulty managing workloads compared to their older colleagues.
• Gender differences emerged, with 69 percent of men feeling comfortable setting boundaries, compared to 62 percent of women. However, women were more likely to assess situations before declining additional work.
• Burnout and mental health challenges remain widespread, with 59 percent of workers frequently experiencing burnout from difficulty in saying no to extra tasks.
• While 52 percent of workers reported occasional interference with personal or family time due to accepting extra work, 12 percent said the interference was constant.

https://www.staffingindustry.com/news/global-daily-news/65-of-us-workers-feel-empowered-to-decline-extra-work

So, the question for our readers is: Are Employees Empowered To Decline Additional Work?
 

Here is an  opinion of one of the McCalmon editorial staff:

Jack McCalmon, Esq.

I don't believe this is new phenomenon. Additional work means change of routine. People naturally resist change especially if they have a work routine that they know and are comfortable performing. This compounds if you lack experience, as do a lot of younger workers. The good news is that those employees who are willing to accept new challenges exhibit adaptability, and they are your future candidates for leadership.
 

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