The Impact of Technological Change on the Workplace Environment and Employee Health and Countermeasures

Against the backdrop of accelerating digital transformation, technological change is profoundly reshaping the global workplace and having a dual impact on employee health. The World Economic Forum's "Future of Jobs 2025 Report" reveals that 86% of companies expect artificial intelligence to fundamentally change their business models. Research by the International Labor Organization (ILO) reveals that while remote work increases flexibility, it also leads to musculoskeletal injuries and psychological stress in 35% of workers. Drawing on empirical data from authoritative organizations such as the ILO and the American Psychological Association (APA), and drawing on corporate practices such as Germany's four-day workweek pilot and Align Technology's health management, this article systematically analyzes core issues caused by technological change, including blurred workplace boundaries, pressure to iterate skills, and human-robot collaboration conflicts. The study finds that an imbalance between technological intensity and employees' sense of control is a key driver of health risks. Furthermore, it proposes countermeasures from three perspectives: government regulation, corporate management, and personal adaptation, including flexible work schedule optimization, digital health monitoring, and resilience training. This provides theoretical references and practical paths for building a modern workplace ecosystem that prioritizes both technological empowerment and health protection.

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Frontiers in Business Economics and Management
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2025-10-15
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https://doi.org/10.54097/fkfjgr12
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Technostress in Professional Settings
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The Impact of Technological Change on the Workplace Environment and Employee Health and Countermeasures

Zhengyuan Li
Frontiers in Business Economics and Management
Technostress in Professional Settings
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The Impact of Technological Change on the Workplace Environment and Employee Health and Countermeasures

Zhengyuan Li
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Against the backdrop of accelerating digital transformation, technological change is profoundly reshaping the global workplace and having a dual impact on employee health. The World Economic Forum's "Future of Jobs 2025 Report" reveals that 86% of companies expect artificial intelligence to fundamentally change their business models. Research by the International Labor Organization (ILO) reveals that while remote work increases flexibility, it also leads to musculoskeletal injuries and psychological stress in 35% of workers. Drawing on empirical data from authoritative organizations such as the ILO and the American Psychological Association (APA), and drawing on corporate practices such as Germany's four-day workweek pilot and Align Technology's health management, this article systematically analyzes core issues caused by technological change, including blurred workplace boundaries, pressure to iterate skills, and human-robot collaboration conflicts. The study finds that an imbalance between technological intensity and employees' sense of control is a key driver of health risks. Furthermore, it proposes countermeasures from three perspectives: government regulation, corporate management, and personal adaptation, including flexible work schedule optimization, digital health monitoring, and resilience training. This provides theoretical references and practical paths for building a modern workplace ecosystem that prioritizes both technological empowerment and health protection.

Frontiers in Business Economics and ManagementVol. 21(1)
Queensland University of Technology (AU), The University of Queensland (AU)
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Technostress in Professional Settings
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