How To Keep Tech Workers Engaged In The Age Of AI
ComputerWorld, Tuesday, April 29th, 2025
As AI gallops into the business world, tech workers often feel overwhelmed, pressured to learn new skills and afraid for their jobs, leading to burnout and disengagement. Here's what IT leaders can do.
It's no secret that IT workers can easily get burned out. They often have too much to do and feel stressed trying to keep up with technology that's always changing. The meteoric growth of artificial intelligence, particularly generative AI, in business has only exacerbated the problem, with tech workers feeling pressure to learn relevant skills and even fearing they'll be replaced by bots.
Another factor contributing to IT burnout is the rise of remote and hybrid work since the start of the Covid pandemic in 2020. The continuous demands of hybrid work environments aggravate worker stress, often leading to a blurring of personal and professional boundaries, said Manu Sood, SVP of technology at AvidXchange.