Job Burnout Test
Measure burnout through exhaustion and disengagement at work. The JBT-16 (based on the OLBI) offers a balanced view of how energized, involved, or detached you feel in your job.
Duration
8–10 minutes
Quick yet thorough, easy to complete between meetings.
Questions
16 items
Covers two subscales: exhaustion and disengagement.
Best for
Balanced check
Great if you want more depth than a stress test without a full deep-dive.
What it measures
The Job Burnout Test (JBT-16), based on the Oldenburg Burnout Inventory, looks at burnout and engagement through two balanced lenses.
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Exhaustion
Physical and emotional depletion from sustained job demands.
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Disengagement
How detached, cynical, or withdrawn you feel from your work.
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Engagement signals
Where motivation and energy remain strong so you can protect them.
How it works
- Answer 16 questions split across exhaustion and disengagement.
- Get two scores plus an overall burnout and engagement snapshot.
- Use recommendations to rebalance energy and reconnect with work.
Validated tool
The JBT-16 (based on the OLBI) is a widely used burnout measure that balances exhaustion with engagement signals.
What you'll get
A balanced burnout profile highlighting both strain and remaining engagement.
Two subscale scores
See exhaustion and disengagement side by side.
Actionable next steps
Practical ideas to restore energy and rebuild connection to work.
Progress tracking
Retake periodically to see how changes affect both dimensions.
Private by default
Runs locally on your device. No sign-ups or data storage.
Ready for a balanced burnout check?
Take the Job Burnout Test to see where you stand on exhaustion and engagement.