The Industry Perspective
Discovering what it’s actually like in the tech industry
A series of reports into the perspectives from within the industry on all things human-centric in software engineering and tech.
Researched, written, and released by Human-Centric Engineering.
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Engineering Culture and Team Dynamics in a Challenging Climate - Q1 2025
Why are some engineering leaders prioritising engineering culture? Can focusing on team dynamics improve productivity and generate business value? What are leaders doing right now to help mitigate the effects of a negative macro environment, including economic downturns and tech layoffs? Find out in this report, released January 2025.
The human impact of AI in the software engineering industry - TBD 2025
It’s hard to ignore the AI hype machine and how it’s “taking over tech” … but is it really? From copilots, to code generation, to replacing junior engineers, what’s the reality in the industry? And what is the human impact?
Building a connected and collaborative remote-first engineering team - TBD 2025
Engineers - mostly - love remote working. Perfect tech setup. Minimal distractions. Lot’s of focus time. But it’s harder for leaders to build collaborative teams and foster strong team dynamics. Several years after the pandemic kickstarted the remote-work revolution this is still a challenge. What are the underlying challenges, and how are leaders approaching it?