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How Modern Technology at the Workplace Affects Mental Health

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Article link:
https://www.indiversecompany.com/how-modern-technology-can-affect-mental-health-at-the-wor
kplace-and-what-to-do-about-it/

Instructions: Please copy and paste these questions into a new google doc. Title it: How Modern
Technology at the Workplace Affects Mental Health and your name. Answer the questions, save
as a pdf and submit it to brightspace.

1. What are some of the ways that technology in the workplace is affecting mental health in
a negative way? Please state your answer and explain using evidence from the article.
2. Do you think the positive effects of technology in the workplace outweigh the negative
effects? Please explain your answer
3. What are some of the ways a business or management can help to eliminate stress in
the workplace? Please use examples.

​ 1.Constant Connectivity: With the introduction of email and cellphones, workers

now feel under pressure to be available at all times, which can cause stress and
anxiety. According to a research in the Journal of Occupational Health
Psychology, employees' burnout rose when they had demanding jobs and high
levels of connectedness.
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​ 2. Information Overload: Employees may find it difficult to prioritize activities and
focus on work due to the deluge of information that is readily available thanks to
technology. Stress and a decline in job satisfaction may result from this .
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​ 3. Social Isolation: Although technology fosters connectivity, it can also result in
social isolation at work. An over-reliance on digital communication can cause
emotions of alienation and disengagement by taking the place of in-person
interactions.
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