AMA Organizational Cost of Burnout Equation:
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The AMA Organizational Cost of Burnout Calculator estimates the financial impact of employee burnout on organizations based on the American Medical Association's 2025 estimate of burnout costs per employee.
The calculator uses the AMA burnout cost equation:
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Explanation: The equation calculates the total organizational cost by multiplying the number of employees by the average burnout cost per employee.
Details: Understanding the financial impact of employee burnout helps organizations recognize the importance of investing in employee well-being programs and preventive measures.
Tips: Enter the number of employees in your organization and the average burnout cost per employee. The default value of $9,900 is based on AMA's 2025 estimate, but you can adjust this based on your organization's specific data.
Q1: What does the AMA burnout cost include?
A: The AMA estimate includes costs related to decreased productivity, absenteeism, presenteeism, turnover, and healthcare expenses associated with burnout.
Q2: Why is burnout costing organizations money?
A: Burnout leads to reduced productivity, increased errors, higher turnover rates, and greater healthcare utilization, all of which contribute to significant organizational costs.
Q3: Can I customize the average burnout cost?
A: Yes, while the calculator defaults to the AMA's $9,900 estimate, you can input your organization's specific average burnout cost data for more accurate calculations.
Q4: How can organizations reduce burnout costs?
A: Implementing wellness programs, flexible work arrangements, mental health support, and improving workplace culture can help reduce burnout and associated costs.
Q5: Is this calculator applicable to all industries?
A: While based on AMA data, the calculator can be used across industries by adjusting the average burnout cost to reflect industry-specific data.