10 Mattermost | Unblock Your Workflow that 80% of developers are feeling burned out in 2021, with nearly half of those citing heavy workloads as the primary reason. Retaining Talent Will Become a Greater—and More Important — Challenge Demand for good development talent is higher than ever ; despite fluctuations in the job market in the past couple of years, the unemployment rate for developers is virtually zero, with projected workforce growth of 75% in the next decade. More remote hiring means that developers have more opportunities available than ever before. For employers, this means finding and holding onto talented developers will be exceptionally challenging. Developers will be less willing to endure on-the-job frustrations, from outdated tooling that slows them down to mountains of tech - nical debt that keeps them from work - ing on the challenges that they’re truly interested in. By investing in tools that eliminate manual tasks and mundane work, you can empower developers to focus on high-value work. How Hiring Impacts Productivity: Every HR lead will tell you that hiring and onboarding eat up a huge amount of time, money, and other team resources. Dealing with missing critical roles on your team, navigating the onboarding process for new hires, and coping with senior developers leaving can all have a negative impact on your team’s productivity. Experts say that it often takes one or two years for a new employee to reach the productivity of an existing employee. By contrast, retaining members of your team drives faster, more creative problem-solving over time. A team that has worked together for a longer time learns to communicate better and solve problems faster. Building a happy team is an investment in the long-term produc - tivity of your organization.