College seniors are already worried about career burnout —and they expect future employers to provide work-life balance

A tired young man takes notes during a college class. (Credit: FG Trade—Getty Images)

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The term “burnout” has become ubiquitous in the workplace in recent years. Tackling the issue is now a top priority for HR leaders, both for their organization’s workforce and within their own teams. But leaders might also need to look out for the problem popping up in the next crop of workers—graduating college students are already burned out, and expect future employers to support their mental health as well as provide work-life balance.