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Are ‘ghost engineers’ stunting productivity in software development? Researchers claim nearly 10% of engineers do “virtually nothing” and are a drain on enterprises
Just under a tenth (9.5%) of software engineers do almost no work, according to new research from academics at Stanford University. One researcher, Yegor Denisov-Blanch, posted the findings to his X account, dubbing the staff who work less than 10% as hard as the median engineer as ‘ghost’ engineers. These engineers do “virtually nothing,” Denisov-Blanch said, and it’s possible that…
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IT certifications for cloud architects, data security engineers, and ethical hackers yield the biggest pay boosts – Computerworld
“While learning new technology skills is vital, the ability for employees to demonstrate practical expertise through industry-recognized certifications is increasingly valued,” Gartner said. “Though they may not be a mandatory prerequisite for every position, certifications can empower individuals and organizations alike.” “Our data suggests that tech professionals skilled in cloud computing, security, data privacy, and risk management, as well as…
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Software engineers are in for a rough ride as AI adoption ramps up – 80% will be forced to upskill by 2027 as the profession is transformed
80% of the software engineering workforce will need to upskill by 2027, according to Gartner, to keep pace with the growing demands of generative AI. The necessity of upskilling can be considered in the short, medium, and long-term as Gartner predicts the technology to play an increasingly larger role in engineering tasks. In the short term, AI tools will create…
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