# Workload Distribution Tools Asana Has Launched Its Workload Platform To Prevent Staff Burnout By Daniel Johnson | Published 2019-08-09 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/workload-platform References: [techcrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2019/08/01/asana-launches-workload-to-help-prevent-burnout/) & [asana](https://asana.com/) Asana has launched its Workload platform which can help companies avoid burnout with staff. The Workload platform is a tool that businesses can use to distribute workloads across a number of different teams. The tool can also be used to redistribute a workload as required. With the Workload tool, members of a team can customize a workload using a number of different factors, including hours, and capacity limits. Asana conducted research on [worker burnout](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lifesum-1) across knowledge workers, finding that 80% of workers indicated that they were close to a burnout. A notable company that is already using the tool is [Panera](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miso), implementing it among its creative team to better streamline ongoing projects. Image Credit: Asana/ TechCrunch ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/computers) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Workload Distribution:** Tools that distribute workloads across teams are becoming necessary to prevent employee burnout. - **Capacity Customization:** Customizing workloads according to individual capacity is a trend that can greatly benefit employee well-being. - **Staff Burnout Prevention:** Focusing on employee well-being through tools that prevent burnout is a trend that is gaining importance in the business world. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Human Resources:** Workload distribution platforms can be important for HR departments to maintain employee well-being and avoid staff burnout. - **Project Management Software:** Workload distribution tools can be integrated into project management software to create a more efficient and healthy work environment for teams. - **Creative Agencies:** Creative agencies often have tight deadlines and heavy workloads, making workload distribution tools important to prevent staff burnout. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Collaborative Work Management Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/work-management-platforms.md) - [Workload-Alleviating AI Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/managerial-duties.md) - [Visualized Coworker Task Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teamroll.md) - [Workplace Management Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asateam.md) - [Balancing Burnout Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tjime-burnout-calendar.md) - [Creative Professional Productivity Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/streamwork.md) - [Work Scheduling Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/actiplans1.md) - [Unified Productivity Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worklog-buddy.md) - [Engaging Workplace Wellness Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/workplace-wellness-apps.md)