Tech workers under stress as pressure to roll out artificial intelligence projects mounts – The Irish Times
Publish Date: 2026-04-27 01:00:00
Source Domain: www.irishtimes.com
- A survey from Saros reveals that 60% of IT workers in large Irish enterprises are experiencing stress or mental health issues due to pressure related to project delivery and “scope creep.”
- Long hours and talent shortages are significant stressors; 61% of IT and technical teams work extended hours due to a lack of skilled staff.
- Legacy systems slow down progress and hinder innovation, with 59% of IT leaders admitting to running too many legacy systems.
- To retain talent, 59% of firms have offered their IT or technical team members significant pay raises, indicating a competitive market for skilled professionals.
- Companies are turning to outsourcing for project management, with 24% believing it could reduce stress among technical teams.
- The lack of an effective IT strategy in organizations is exacerbating stress issues, according to Saros, which could be alleviated by proper planning and coordination with business goals.
