Feeling groggy? Here's why American workers are so exhausted

HEALTH AND WELLNESS: American workers consistently lose sleep over work-related issues, according to a survey from CareerBuilder . In the U.S., most workers get just 6.4 hours per night, and put in a 36.4 hour workweek, according to data from scheduling platform Clockify .

According to data from business insights blog Gitnux Market Data , employees who reported getting 8 hours of sleep or more experienced the lowest amount of productivity loss. Sleeping fewer than five hours, however, can decrease an employee's productivity by 29%.?Are you getting enough sleep? See how the U.S. compares to other nations around the world:

Read: Why US workers are so sleep deprived — and 10 countries getting rest right

TECH SUPPORT: As IT departments are shrinking across industries, a lack of support for these tech wizards could have company-wide repercussions. According to a recent survey from global IT solutions provider Ivanti , 31% of IT professionals said a colleague quit due to burnout this year, and the trend is anticipated to continue. In fact, the survey found IT professionals to be 1.4 times more likely to "quiet quit" than other corporate employees, so much so that one in four are preparing to abandon their post in the next six months. To get your IT teams to stay, it might be time to embrace AI tools to ease their workload. Here's where to start:

Read: IT departments, stretched thin amid hybrid work, are craving AI support

LEADERSHIP: Imagine waking up and preparing for work, but instead of simply getting dressed, you put on an entirely new persona. One that in many ways chafes and disguises just as much as — if not more than — the business attire you can't wait to shed at the end of the day. That's the reality for many employees, who don't feel free to bring their full, authentic selves into the office, writes Jeff Freeman from CHG Healthcare .

A survey of more than 5,000 workers found that 51% of people said they always or frequently have to "act" or "put on a show" and those who are "pretending" are 32% less likely to love their job. Portraying this false persona in the workplace is a job in itself — and an exhausting one. Companies can change this cycle, but there needs to be strategy and true intent. Freeman shares a few ways to bring more authenticity to the workplace:

Read: Embracing authenticity is key to meaningful workplace culture