The survey included responses from approximately 700 Irish workers. It found women to be twice as likely to men to say “definitely” suffered from burnout.

One third of male respondents said they had experienced burnout without realising, more than female respondents.

The age cohort with the highest prevalence of burnout were aged 35-44.

Only a third of respondents said they rarely worked through their breaks at work.

“We know that working patterns have significantly changed from what they were just a couple of years ago and are likely to continue to evolve,” said Ray McKenna, partner at Lockton People Solutions Ireland.

"Employers in Ireland must take a careful and considered approach when it comes to occupational burnout to fulfil their duty of care and maintain the wellbeing of staff. This could mean a review of how people work and the types of benefits that employers provide to reflect a changing workforce.

“Well-designed workplace wellness programmes can help to address and prevent burnout and to support the changing needs and retirement patterns of today’s employees,” he added.