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Bad workplace tech is stressing workers at home too
A Logitech study finds unsuitable equipment damages productivity and wellbeing both in and out of the office.
In brief
A Logitech study finds unsuitable equipment damages productivity and wellbeing both in and out of the office. Logitech research shows poor workplace technology increases stress and physical discomfort for workers, affecting their lives beyond the office. Originally reported by TechRadar.
Most workers suffer physical pain at their desks
Three in five workers report physical discomfort like wrist pain, eye strain and neck fatigue from unsuitable desk setups, according to Logitech's analysis.
Tech problems trigger stress outside work hours
Nearly two-thirds of workers reported feeling frustrated, anxious or angry due to technology problems, with effects extending beyond the office.
Right equipment boosts wellbeing and optimism
Over half of respondents reported improvements in physical or mental wellbeing with better tech control, and fifty-eight percent showed higher optimism about their future.
Workers have little say in their tech choices
Only a quarter of workers say they have control over office technology, yet just one-fifth would keep their existing setup if given the choice.
Hardware reliance surges, especially with AI
Forty-two percent of workers rely on hardware more than five years ago. Among heavy AI users, that figure climbs to seventy-six percent.
Logitech calls for employee experience in procurement
Logitech's report urges employers to prioritize employee experience during technology procurement, not just cost, security and technical specifications.
What matters most
Logitech research shows poor workplace technology increases stress and physical discomfort for workers, affecting their lives beyond the office.
