The article discusses the challenges IT workers face due to the swift integration of AI in business, escalating stress and burnout. Workers are pressured to learn new skills and fear job displacement by AI. Hybrid work environments since the pandemic have intensified these issues, leading to blurred work-life boundaries and disengagement. Warning signs of burnout include decreased participation in meetings and a lack of collaboration. IT leaders are encouraged to be proactive in addressing worker concerns, thus fostering a supportive environment that embraces AI as an enhancement rather than a threat to job security.
"The meteoric growth of artificial intelligence, particularly generative AI, in business has exacerbated the problem, with tech workers feeling pressure to learn relevant skills and even fearing they'll be replaced by bots."
"Managers should be on the alert for behavioral changes that indicate employee disengagement, such as turning off cameras in virtual meetings, minimal participation in those meetings, limited sharing of ideas, and opting out of in-person collaboration."
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