Burnout: A Chronic Epidemic In The IT Industry
CIO, Thursday, December 5th, 2024
IT professionals are reporting exhaustion at alarming levels, and IT leaders must recognize the symptoms and take steps to address contributing factors to avoid increased attrition rates and decreased productivity.
Burnout continues to be a widespread problem for IT organizations. It's a complex problem that hasn't improved since it peaked during the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite being clear of the global pandemic, the industry has seen mass layoffs amid growing demand to keep pace with constantly evolving technology. These factors are combining to create a state of exhaustion among IT workers, engineers, and cybersecurity pros.