There’s plenty of stress among tech professionals. Software engineers, for instance, show more burnout and have higher suicide rates than other tech workers, according to a 2023 study. Tech also has its own set of free-floating anxiety in the form of layoffs and accompanying budget cuts. It doesn’t have to be that way. This article will explore an important theory of neuroscience that employees and employers can use to create a calmer and calming workplace. What Is Polyvagal Theory?