The rise in remote working has meant many in the tech industry are prone to working longer hours. This leads to less time spent relaxing and socialising, which can increase the risk of stress, anxiety, depression, and burnout. This reality is reflected in the statistics. According to AppDynamics, 89% of tech professionals report feeling immense pressure at work and 84% found it difficult to switch off at the end of the day. In turn, as Open Sourcing Mental Illness (OSMI) found in their research, just over 51% of this group have been diagnosed with a mental health condition. Given this high prevalence, opening up the conversation around promoting better mental health within the tech industry is crucial. At Webtonic, four key metrics have become a part of our approach to dealing with mental health issues in the tech industry:

Guest : Craig Williams -Co-Founder & Technical Director at WebtonicContact