Summary: A recent study examined how leadership support, organizational culture, and learning opportunities impact burnout and engagement among software developers. The researchers found that burnout and engagement are significant predictors of whether developers stay at a company, with burnout prevention being crucial for reducing attrition. Additionally, opportunities to learn were identified as the top factor predicting attrition, emphasizing the importance of team dynamics in employee retention.
ngagement is defined as a positive, fulfilling, work-related state of mind that is characterized by vigor, dedication, and absorption. (View Highlight)
More leadership support reduces burnout, but it doesn’t have as much of an impact on engagement as expected. (View Highlight)
Generative organizations are defined as being performance-oriented, with good information flow, high levels of cooperation and trust, and bridging between teams. (View Highlight)
generative organizational cultures are strongly associated with higher engagement, learning, and reduced burnout. (View Highlight)
“People do not quit companies, they quit teams.” (View Highlight)