Work Place Stress
...can. The following are some of the contributing factors that we cannot control and must always remember. We’ve been sold on the idea that technology increase productivity along with Profit. What happens when the result is the opposite? Workers are ultimately blamed for this failure because it’s often the easy way out. Even technology investments are not as reliable as it was in the early 1980’s.Most of the failures has been on the workers and end users of technology rather than the computer industry strategies and management. Technology is mostly designed by and for early adopters. Remember these Individuals don’t mind short comings and hassles Remember a considerable amount of time is required to learn technology so don’t blame yourself for failures. Technology is often purchased by a non user and from the lowest bidder for mass Implementation. As an individual we can choose what type product you purchase for your personal use but at work we have no choice but to settle for what’s been chosen for us. Remember that technology is seldom designed to solve real workplace problems but rather intended for a general use without the consideration of ergonomics issues and human –computer interface. We sometimes forget that the most important issues to the designer and programmer is what the hardware and software can do. Our job then is to find a way to apply it or work around it. Technology doesn’t always do what it is supposed to do and test drive is not an option. One size doesn’t fit all when it comes to technology. Standardization only makes the technology manager’s job easier not ours. Just because we cannot control these issues doesn’t mean that we have to accept the blame. When the device fail to increase productivity as expected, remember that the fault is not yours and let go of the anxiety inherent in this universal problem. The good news is there are some aspects we can control to maintain some sanity. These are in addition to the usual remedies such as getting enough sleep, exercising and taking time off. Multi-tasking twenty-four seven is not a good idea. Even your computer need a break every now and then. Do not skip your lunch or eat at your desk. Take your vacations and remember to celebrate your birthdays and anniversaries. Always get enough rest. Do not bring your work home even though technology makes working from home possible. Your home should be your sanctuary. Establish a psychological firewall between work and home. Unless you are a doctor or in some cases nurse, don’t be “on call” all the time. Check Your e-mail and voice mail three times a day instead of every...