A new study shows that GitHub's 50 million users haven't slowed down the pace of software development — but they're putting themselves at higher risk for burnout
found that developers are working longer days, working up to an extra hour each day, with some even extending their work into the weekends.
"There is an overall question about economic uncertainty and this desire to do well and stay employed," Forsgren said. "There could be a want to use work as a distraction. Sometimes we use work to fill that void." "Without those boundaries, without those routines, without the ability to leave your home or house, workdays extend and blend together," Forsgren said.
"Company leaders should instill these norms and communicate with their teams, especially right now when these times are uncertain," Forsgren said.
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