IT staff are frustrated in five common areas. The CIO and IT leader needs to understand what is wearing on their staff, and how to respond in two substantial ways.

We are overthinking hybrid-work. Dial in on who you need, and how the work gets done will take care of itself. Look for three essential qualities in hybrid-work hires.

Retention is a real issue being met with weak solutions. You and your employees need an advocate, one who comes alongside another and promotes their success in areas of personal growth, relational health and work-effectiveness.

People are quitting their jobs in record numbers. Whether it is due to fatigue or a need for change, offering to “recharge” their batteries isn’t enough. They need to learn how to change their lives. They need an advocate.

Burnout is an overused term for a lethal threat. Unless the CIO understands its origin, (s)he can never properly address it and prevent it.

Anger is healthy for the workplace. CIOs need to master it as a leadership skill for the sake of their team, their work and their selves.