The negative impact of technology in the workplace

From the time we wake up to the sound of an alarm clock to answering messages on the phone through the day, we’re hooked to electronic gadgets. Whether we’re working on the computer at the work desk or worrying about cyber-attacks and phishing while browsing the Internet, technology has become an integral part of our work and personal lives. No matter what the area of work, technology has entered all processes and functions across the workplace. Almost all companies, across industries, have embraced technology. They aspire to consistently improve the technological landscape of their organization. However, few organizations are doing it right. Technology has a number of negative effects on the individual and on work, in general. Let us look at some of the negative impacts that technology has on the workplace. <img alt="" src="https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:700/1*tEjMDpTj1XWMnqrciPondQ.jpeg" style="height:700px; width:700px" /> Technology is the biggest reason for distraction Constant notifications, multiple web pages open on the desktop, and emails flowing in every hour — these are just a few of the many distractions caused by technology. Distraction is one of the most harmful impacts of technology at the workplace. The result? Cognitive scientist <a href="https://www2.deloitte.com/insights/us/en/focus/behavioral-economics/negative-impact-technology-business.html" rel="noopener ugc nofollow" target="_blank">Gloria Mark says</a>, is, people compensating for interruptions by working faster, leading to stress, frustration and pressure. All of this leads to poor productivity. Researcher <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5800562/" rel="noopener ugc nofollow" target="_blank">Eilish Duke explains</a> the reasons: technology like smartphones distract us from achieving a state of flow at work — a state in which we are fully absorbed in an activity while being productive. Long-term increased distractions lead to a chemical imbalance in the brain, which results in fatigue and anxiety. <a href="https://factsuite.medium.com/the-negative-impact-of-technology-in-the-workplace-2b3b21cad94">Visit Now</a>