Burnout Assessment Are You on the Edge of Burnout? Burnout is fast becoming a major problem all over the world and especially in the U.S. According to the American Psychological Association, 60% of work absences are due to stress and burnout. In 2024, approximately 1 million U.S. workers were absent daily due to stress-related illness. A 2025 study by Insightful says that 90% of workers feel stressed on the job. With increased layoffs and competition, workloads have increased substantially. Take the time to take care of yourself, use stress management to stay healthy, and your people and you’ll stay Fired Up! that much longer. Take this anonymous burnout test and see how high your stress levels are.