Between living through a global pandemic, adjusting to new remote working paradigms, and longer hours, more people than ever are suffering from burnout.
A survey from Indeed earlier this year found that of 1,500 US-based workers, 52% of survey respondents reported feeling burnt out, while 67% believed that their burnout had worsened during the Covid-19 pandemic. For engineering leaders, these statistics are more than just numbers – they represent our reports and teams.
For those of us in management positions, it’s crucial that we are in tune with our direct reports, their needs, and any challenges that they might face.