Hidden Hazards: Unique Burnout Risks in Tech

A 2022 study showed that two-thirds of IT workers feel physically and emotionally drained. And while we know that tech is largely an intellectual and knowledge-based effort, little has been done to address these issues beyond free snacks and foosball tables. We can do better. In fact, there are global guidelines to help. In the WHO's recent publication of Mental Health at Work guidelines, they highlight common hazards that can accelerate burnout. Called ""psychosocial hazards,"" these threats to psychological health have been well documented in workplace stress literature for years. Within tech, researchers have recently shown that stress and mental fatigue are compounded by things like the importance of the task, the frequency of task interruptions, and the level of developer experience, to name a few. In this session, we’ll review why burnout is such a concern for business performance, the specific hazards that may be hiding in your organization, and actions you can take today to mitigate these risks. Participants will learn the science behind burnout, how to identify potential hazards, and proven tactics to decrease risk.

A 2022 study showed that two-thirds of IT workers feel physically and emotionally drained. And while we know that tech is largely an intellectual and knowledge-based effort, little has been done to address these issues beyond free snacks and foosball tables.

We can do better. In fact, there are global guidelines to help.

In the WHO's recent publication of Mental Health at Work guidelines, they highlight common hazards that can accelerate burnout. Called "psychosocial hazards," these threats to psychological health have been well documented in workplace stress literature for years. Within tech, researchers have recently shown that stress and mental fatigue are compounded by things like the importance of the task, the frequency of task interruptions, and the level of developer experience, to name a few.

In this session, we’ll review why burnout is such a concern for business performance, the specific hazards that may be hiding in your organization, and actions you can take today to mitigate these risks. Participants will learn the science behind burnout, how to identify potential hazards, and proven tactics to decrease risk.