Women in tech are reporting higher levels of burnout than ever before — with AI, office attendance and visibility…

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  • Burnout is affecting a concerning 87% of women working in tech, new report finds
  • Demand for new AI productivity skills, attendance and visibility, and personal priorities are contributing to the burnout
  • 1,500 female-identifying technology professionals surveyed for 2026 Speak Up report

A new survey examining the roles of women working in the tech industry has uncovered a concerning trend: burnout.

Surveying 1,500 female-identifying tech professionals, the 2026 Speak Up report found a worrying 87% said that they were experiencing burnout, with over half considering themselves to be either moderately, very, or extremely burned out.

Various pressures are identifies, but AI has introduced a new dimension to the role of women in tech, contributing to changing expectations and driving that feeling of burnout.

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The report from Ensono explores how improved AI-driven productivity in the workplace is producing increased pressure on tech-employed women.

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