29 per cent employees in IT sector face burnout: Report

About 20 per cent of employees working in the IT sector are uncertain about job stability while 29 per cent face burnout reflecting growing concerns within the workforce according to a report on ThursdayThe report by Great Place To Work highlights the companies that are leading the way in creating thriving resilient workplace culturesThe report also highlights the growing issue of employee burnout which continues to affect a significant portion of the workforce About 29 per cent of IT employees report experiencing burnout this yearOn the other hand companies are actively investing in improving flexibility fostering involvement in decisionmaking and offering a better worklife balanceThese companies are seeing positive results Besides reducing burnout these are also boosting employee satisfaction leading to higher retention rates and stronger morale said the reportldquoWhile the IT sector experienced growth driven by digital transformation it also faced hurdles such as a global slowdown and rising competition making these organisations adaptability and resilience even more commendable What distinguishes these winning organisations is their unwavering commitment to upholding trust and stability even as the industry landscape undergoes significant transformationsrdquo said Balbir Singh CEO Great Place To Work IndialdquoDespite the sectorwide challenge in engagement with burnout affecting 29 per cent of IT employees up 3 per cent from last year these exemplary workplaces have successfully fostered environments where employees feel heard valued and empowered in decisionmaking processesrdquo Singh saidThe report also reveals a 3 per cent decline in employee engagement among Gen Z workers particularly in the IT sector signaling growing challenges in connecting with younger employees who are increasingly prioritizing purposedriven work and a strong sense of communityThis shift emphasises the evolving expectations of this generation who seek workplaces that offer more than just a paycheckTo address these changes IT companies must focus on fostering trust transparency and meaningful involvement to improve engagement and retain top Gen Z talent the report saidSome of the best workplaces for IT listed in the report for their exceptional culture and employee satisfaction include Adobe Infosys Accenture Solutions Pitney Bowes India Admiral India and F5 Networks InnovationAlso ReadToxic work culture Humiliation at workplace is driving employees to quitThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever