Managing Workplace Stress

The introduction of new technologies in the workplace is a double-edged sword that enhances productivity at the cost of increased stress on employees. A survey released by Kensington Technology Group, a leader in the design and manufacture of computer accessories, uncovers new statistics on technology's relationship to stress, steps employers are taking to reduce stress, and how stress affects employee personal lives. The study surveyed 501 adult U.S. full-time, traditional and home-office workers, and is part of ongoing work style and workspace research that Kensington Technology conducts to better understand consumer needs ("Technology"). This paper will examine the results of this survey, the reasons advancing technology has increased stress in the workplace and what employers are doing to combat the effects.…