Business Chief Magazine March 2026 | Page 20

THE BRIEFING
SENIOR-LEVEL WOMEN ARE STRUGGLING WITH HIGH BURNOUT AND SEEING SEE A STEEPER PATH TO THE TOP

60 % 75 %

of senior-level women have frequently felt burned out at work are concerned about their job security and / or prospects
Source: McKinsey and LeanIn. org
IS AI MAKING US LONELY?
Anthropic surveyed 132 of its own engineers, finding that AI use is radically changing the nature of work. Beyond efficiency and productivity, the study shows that AI is impacting the social side of work. Respondents said Claude is now the first stop for questions that used to be asked of colleagues, impacting mentorship and collaboration opportunities. One said:“ I like working with people and it’ s sad that I‘ need’ them less now … More junior people don’ t come to me with questions as often.”

I like working with people and it’ s sad that I‘ need’ them less now

20 March 2026