Almost one in three Filipino workers are feeling drained halfway through the year, according to a survey by Agile Data Solutions Inc., highlighting the growing impact of workplace stress.
Among the 2,000 Filipinos surveyed, 22.05 percent said they feel "somewhat drained," while 11.61 percent described themselves as "completely exhausted." While more respondents still considered themselves energized than exhausted, nearly half (45.99 percent) said they sometimes felt worn out from work in the past month. Another 24.57 percent said they experienced exhaustion often or almost every day.
Work-Life Balance Tops Causes of Exhaustion
The biggest source of burnout was difficulty maintaining work-life balance, cited by 25.1 percent of respondents.
Other leading factors included compensation that does not match workloads (17.28 percent), excessive workloads or unrealistic deadlines (13.14 percent), unclear expectations or poor direction from management (11.34 percent), lack of recognition or career growth (11.34 percent), and difficult workplace relationships (7.56 percent).
Physical exhaustion was the most common symptom, affecting 45.72 percent of respondents. Others reported trouble sleeping because of work-related thoughts (29.79 percent), a reduced sense of accomplishment (25.92 percent), difficulty concentrating (20.70 percent), feeling disconnected from work (20.07 percent), and increased irritability during work hours (17.82 percent).
Workers Want More Career Growth
Among the respondents, 55.6 percent were employed. Despite the challenges, most remained positive about their careers, with 83.52 percent saying they were either very satisfied or somewhat satisfied with their jobs.
However, many also felt their careers had stalled. Nearly six in 10 respondents (59.58 percent) said they had experienced limited career progress to some degree, with the lack of growth opportunities and repeatedly doing the same tasks emerging as the top reasons.
The findings suggest that while many Filipino workers remain committed to their careers, they are increasingly looking for better work-life balance, fair compensation, and greater opportunities for professional growth.
