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World Congress 2026 Europe - Virtual Stage • Jul 2, 2026 • Session details

Burnout in Tech: Is It a New Pandemic?

Aleksandra Lemańska

Tech burnout isn't a character flaw. It is a costly structural failure. Reverse this exhaustion cycle using a data-driven, seven-step algorithmic recovery framework.

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#1 about 4 min

Understanding burnout through an engineering perspective

How burnout affects the tech industry and why it requires an algorithmic approach to solve.

#2 about 3 min

The transition from expert engineer to struggling team lead

How the promotion from individual contributor to management can induce severe distress and incompetence.

#3 about 6 min

Analyzing current statistics and costs of tech burnout

High burnout risk across generations and remote work environments results in significant financial impacts for organizations.

#4 about 7 min

Increasing market demands and pressure on tech employees

How AI adoption, expanding skillsets, increasing responsibilities, and return-to-office mandates accelerate employee exhaustion.

#5 about 7 min

Identifying the six core categories of tech burnout

Common burnout triggers include excessive workload, continuous learning demands, high pressure, work-life imbalance, and lack of recognition.

#6 about 3 min

Performing root cause analysis for individual burnout

How to map categories, pinpoint the highest leverage area, and assess personal burnout levels using a diagnostic tool.

#7 about 4 min

A seven-step algorithmic framework for burnout recovery

Overcoming exhaustion requires a structured process of setting micro-goals, building a plan, and tracking personal progress over time.

#8 about 6 min

Applying the recovery framework to a management case study

How a struggling tech lead successfully managed excessive workload through proactive planning, boundary setting, and internal mentoring.

#9 about 3 min

Reframing burnout as a solvable structural problem

Why burnout requires consistent measurement and structural action rather than being viewed as a personal flaw.

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