Mental health and burnout in Dutch work culture


🧠 Everyone’s talking about stress—so why aren’t we doing more about it?


Dutch workers enjoy some of the best vacation time in Europe, but burnout is still on the rise—especially among younger employees and knowledge workers. HR leaders are trying to go beyond wellness perks and focus on root causes: workload, role clarity, and psychological safety.

But there’s a balance to strike. How do you support mental health without creating “wellbeing fatigue”? And what’s your legal duty of care under Dutch health & safety law?

Question
What’s one change you’ve made in your company that’s actually improved mental wellbeing—and what’s still a challenge in your culture?👇

09/10/2025