A review and agenda for examining how technology-driven changes at work will impact workplace mental health and employee well-being

By Anya Johnson, Shanta Dey, Helena Nguyen, Markus Groth, Sadhbh Joyce, Leona Tan, Nicholas Glozier, S. Harvey. 2020

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The mental health and well-being of employees is an increasingly important issue, both in terms of the financial costs to the Australian economy and human costs to society. This review examines two major technology-driven trends in the workplace and presents evidence for their impact on mental health, both positive and negative. First, we consider how we work, with a focus on changes which have been driven by automation and advanced technology in the workplace. Next, we consider where and when we work, with a focus on flexible work arrangements afforded by changes in telecommunication technology. Finally, we look forward with a critical lens to examine the implications for future research and for industry, government and education. JEL Classification: I31

Subfields: General Health Professions, Sociology and Political Science

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