Free Burnout Calculators | Assess Risk & Cost

Burnout doesn’t happen overnight - but the signs can go unnoticed. Our research shows:

66% of employees are “holiday hoarders” by July
48% of them report burnout by autumn
26% take more sick leave than average

Use our free tools to take action before stress becomes absence:

Burnout Cost Calculator — Designed for business owners and finance-conscious leaders, this tool estimates how much burnout could be costing your business in lost productivity.

Burnout Risk Score Calculator — Perfect for HR teams and people managers, this quick tool helps identify employees who may be at risk of burnout based on time since their last holiday.

Burnout cost calculator

Want to know what burnout is costing your business in lost productivity?

Enter your team size, average salary and number of affected employees to find out.

Number of employees:

Average salary (£):

Number of employees that haven't taken leave in 3+ months:

Employee burnout risk score calculator

One of the biggest burnout indicators? How long it’s been since someone last took time off.

Enter an employee’s last holiday date and get a simple traffic-light score - green, amber or red - to guide your next wellbeing check-in.

Enter the date the employee last took holiday:

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What is Burnout?

Burnout is a state of mental, emotional, and physical exhaustion caused by prolonged stress — especially when workloads are high and time off is neglected.

It can lead to disengagement, absenteeism, and poor performance.

Understanding burnout risk is essential for businesses and employees. Even a simple check - like how long it’s been since someone last took a break - can help you:

Protect employee wellbeing before issues escalate
Spot early signs of burnout and encourage timely rest
Make informed decisions around workload, support, and resources
Reduce absenteeism and turnover by identifying risks early

Research shows that 79% of workers feel happier and 73% feel more productive when they spread holidays evenly through the year.

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Common burnout terms explained

What is burnout?

Burnout is a form of chronic workplace stress that leads to emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion. It often develops over time due to high workloads, lack of rest, and limited support.
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What is work-related stress?

Stress is your body’s response to pressure. Short-term stress can be motivating, but long-term work-related stress is a leading cause of employee burnout.

What is mental fatigue?

Mental fatigue is the feeling of being overwhelmed, unfocused, or drained — often caused by prolonged concentration, emotional pressure, or lack of downtime.

What is workload burnout?

Workload burnout occurs when someone is expected to handle more tasks than they can reasonably manage - leading to overwork, frustration, and exhaustion.

What is employee engagement?

Engagement refers to how invested and emotionally connected an employee feels to their work. A sudden drop in engagement can signal rising burnout risk.

What is presenteeism?

Presenteeism is when employees come to work despite feeling unwell or mentally unfit - reducing productivity and masking deeper burnout problems.

What is absenteeism in the workplace?

Absenteeism is frequent or unplanned absences from work. It can be both a cause and a consequence of workplace burnout.

What are support structures at work?

Support structures include things like clear communication, fair workloads, flexible policies, and access to mental health resources - all of which help prevent burnout.

What are wellbeing check-ins?

These are regular, informal conversations or surveys designed to check how employees are feeling. They help identify burnout early and open the door to support.

What is a burnout risk score?

A burnout risk score is a quick indicator of how likely someone is to be experiencing burnout — based on factors like holiday usage and time since last break.

Use our free burnout risk calculator to get an instant score.

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Visualise how much holiday has been booked and taken, and identify those at risk of burnout