New Technology

Introduction

 Technology has remarkably changed the workplace since the last few decades. The work environment has been preoccupied by the fast advancement of technology. This has resulted in interaction between the global market and the employees. The invasion of new technologies has made work easier by providing more efficient results in a shorter time. However, it has also troubled the professional life of individual.

Carolina Navas.(2017,May,7).The impact of technology in the workplace. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JpSUEMgljQM

Positive Impact

Some of the ways how new technology has improved the workplace are as follows:

•          Efficiency and boost Productivity

•          Raise Collaboration

•          Improve Cost Management

•          Maximize Level of Security

•          Improve Employee Experience

Technology in the workplace has kept people connected on a constant basis. This has increased efficiency and productivity. It has also allowed for flexibility in communication.  Employees are encouraged to have more time working on the profitable tasks resulting to a profitable productive workplace. New technology ensure that only the right people have access to information. It also prevents company information from being leaked. Technology has change the culture of the organization. 

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How Engineers Can Maximize Technology Use in the Workplace.(2018).Retrieved from https://goo.gl/images/WPQFcf 

Negative Impact

Some of the ways how new technology has impaired the workplace are as follows:

•        Broken-down Barriers

•        Professional Development

•        Collaboration

•        Work-Life Balance

There will always be an "always-on" environment. Employees will be expected to reply to emails and solve problems even during non-working hours. Technological devices are not used properly by some workers. This result in a reduced productivity in the organization.

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References

Carolina Navas.(2017,May,7).The impact of technology in the workplace. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JpSUEMgljQM

How Engineers Can Maximize Technology Use in the Workplace.(2018).Retrieved from https://goo.gl/images/WPQFcf

BusinessForbes. (2017, October 5). How Technology Inpacts Work Culture. Retrieved from Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesagencycouncil/2017/10/05/how-technology-impacts-work-culture/#43fa9c2721a3

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