June 24, 2025
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June 24, 2025
Burnout is on the rise as layoffs reshape the tech industry
LeadDev’s Engineering Leadership Report 2025 reveals a growing burnout crisis as layoffs, shifting scopes, and dwindling morale reshape the tech industry.
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Chantal Kapani
Chantal is a staff writer at LeadDev, exploring emerging trends and telling stories that spark meaningful conversations in software leadership.
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