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Burnout risk. Before performance drops.
Six drivers from Maslach research. Self-score each, see your weakest dimension, fix what compounds.
Self-score (1-10)
Risk profile
Burnout risk score
6.2 / 10
Highest-risk drivers
Benchmark
Moderate risk
Watch workload and recognition — those are the highest-leverage levers.
How it works.
Maslach research: workload and autonomy are the highest-leverage drivers — fixing those typically moves the score 1-2 points within a quarter.
FAQ.
What causes burnout?+
WHO defines burnout from three dimensions: exhaustion, cynicism, reduced efficacy. Maslach Burnout Inventory research identifies six drivers: workload, control, reward, community, fairness, values.
How is burnout different from stress?+
Stress is acute and recoverable. Burnout is chronic depletion — exhaustion persists even after time off. Once it sets in, it takes weeks to months to recover, not days.
How often should I check burnout risk?+
Quarterly for teams via anonymous survey, monthly via 1-on-1 conversation. Burnout symptoms are usually visible 6-12 weeks before performance drops — early signal beats late metrics.
Can I solve burnout by giving time off?+
Time off helps short-term, but burnout returns if the underlying drivers (workload, autonomy, recognition) don't change. Sabbaticals without structural changes are temporary band-aids.
Should managers fill this out for their reports?+
No — self-assessment only. Manager perception of burnout consistently underestimates actual risk. Anonymous self-reports surface what 1-on-1s don't.