In this paper the case is made that the Job Demands Resources (JD-R) model can be used as an integrative conceptual framework for monitoring the workplace with the aim to increase work engagement and prevent burnout. The paper starts with a brief description of the JD-R model and then introduces the Energy Compass, an online survey tool that is based on the JD-R model. Next, a case example is presented of an organizational development project that illustrates the practical use of the JD-R model for increasing engagement and preventing burnout (read more).