Overall results (score 55)

Sam's score indicates that he shows some signs of burnout. Although his situation is not grave, he might need to relax a little bit more and take a critical look at his workload, as he may be pushing himself too hard. Burnout is a serious issue that can sideline many hardworking employees. Review the rest of Sam's results for more details as to where the underlying problem(s) may lie.

General Exhaustion (score 56)

According to Sam's results, he generally seems to be a little short on energy and shows some physical signs of burnout. Perhaps a few lifestyle changes may be in order. He should try to get more sleep and relaxation, bring up his physical activity level, and eat well. Most importantly, he should find a way to reduce his workload and try not to take on more tasks than he can handle. Pushing his body beyond its physical limits can really take a significant toll, not only on his ability to do a good job, but on his overall health as well.

Emotional Exhaustion (score 50)

According to Sam's responses, the emotional charge of his work might be somewhat heavy, generally leaving him emotionally exhausted at the end of the day. As a result, he may occasionally ignore certain aspects of his work or sacrifice its quality to a certain degree. This may in turn lead to an overall cynical attitude towards his job in general. Quite likely, work overload and lack of rest (physical and emotional) is the culprit. He should try to identify ways of reducing his workload or its impact on him. If he can, he should take on fewer tasks or diversify them. He should also use his break time to every advantage, and if necessary, try to arrange some time off if at all possible.

Coping Skills (score 46)

It appears as though Sam's coping skills need a fair amount of improvement. Either the strategies he is using aren't good enough, or the effective ones he does have in his repertoire aren't being used to their full potential. This likely makes it more difficult to deal with the ups and downs of work, further increasing his potential for burnout. Learning better strategies to deal with stress would be well worth the effort, as they can really help him get through the tough times.

Job Control (score 32)

Sam's responses allude to the fact that he often feels as though he has very little control over his job. Although this could be the result of a heavy workload, it could also be linked to a perceived lack of appreciation from others, limitations on his autonomy and the ability to make work decisions on his own, and the belief that others demand more of him than he can handle. Individuals who believe that they have little job control often end up feeling utterly helpless. When coupled with emotional exhaustion, the sense of not being able to control various aspects of one's own job almost inevitably leads to burnout.

Job Satisfaction (score 51)

According to Sam's results, he appears to be somewhat dissatisfied with his job. He doesn't seem to be fully committed to his work, and as a result, may be less motivated to fully devote himself or do a good job. Perhaps he sometimes feels as though his effort won't make a difference or won't be appreciated. Or maybe he doesn't really feel as though he is part of the "team" or that the skills he possesses are being used to their full potential. This is problematic, as research has often linked job dissatisfaction with burnout.