Burnout in the healthcare industry is a widespread problem that long predates the COVID-19 pandemic, though the chaos introduced by the coronavirus's spread made things worse.
Of the hundreds of workers whose jobs ended in May, Baptist Health hired 325 staff members, 152 of whom are nurses. University Health hired 45 former Texas Vista employees, 17 of whom are nurses.
From burnout to layoff fears, rising costs to impending recession, there are plenty of reasons why workers are stressed and want their companies to provide access to mental health resources. One way companies can help is with artificial intelligence.