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May 22, 2006
Old computers harm office morale
I recently came across an interesting story that again reminded me of all the things organizations need to consider when trying to influence internal morale or engagement.
A poll conducted by Tickbox.net of more 2,700 European office workers from Britain, France and Germany found that workplace dissatisfaction increased significantly with the age of computer equipment.
British and French respondents said working on outdated computers was the most irritating aspect of office life. Almost 40 percent of the workers surveyed in the three countries were using computers at least three years old. Clerical and administrative workers often had the oldest equipment.
The survey said workers dealing with outdated equipment were 35 percent more likely to take six or more sick leave days a year compared with the average worker.
In France, where more workers use older computers, the likelihood jumped to 55 percent.
About two-thirds of those polled also complained of problems like eye fatigue, headaches, and repetitive strain injury (RSI). The number was highest in France.
Results also showed that women in all three countries were consistently more likely to be using outdated equipment.
In the UK, where more workers have up-to-date computers than in the other countries surveyed, the number of women using old equipment was double that of men.
Posted by Christopher at May 22, 2006 10:16 AM
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