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

Anya Johnson, Shanta Dey, Helena Nguyen, Markus Groth, Sadhbh Joyce, Leona Tan, Nicholas Glozier and Samuel B Harvey
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Helena Nguyen: The University of Sydney Business School, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Markus Groth: UNSW School of Business, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Leona Tan: Black Dog Institute, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Nicholas Glozier: Brain and Mind Centre, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Samuel B Harvey: School of Psychiatry, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia; Black Dog Institute, Sydney, NSW, Australia

Australian Journal of Management, 2020, vol. 45, issue 3, 402-424

Abstract: 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

Keywords: Future of work; mental health; technology; well-being; work design (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2020
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DOI: 10.1177/0312896220922292

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