Workplace tech issues are increasing making us more stressed outside of work

Date:
Mon, 19 Oct 2026 10:36:25 +0000

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Logitech says that, despite AI and automation, having good hardware to interact with your machine is more important than ever.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Three in five workers report physical discomfort with their desk setups Better tech means higher productivity and better wellbeing, Logitech says Hardware is more important than it was five years ago, especially among heavy AI users A new Logitech study has argued that something as simple as unsuitable or dated tech could
be impacting workers both at work and at home, leading to an overall downward trend in productivity.

According to the analysis of more than 9,400 respondents and 1,350 IT decision-makers (ITDMs), four in five (81%) believe having the right technology could make the difference between achieving their goals and not. But Logitech's biggest findings reveal technology's impacts on workers' general lives, with over half reporting improvements in physical or mental wellbeing (54%) and higher optimism about their future (58%) just with a bit more control over the tech they use. Latest Videos From TechRadar Watch full video here: Logitech says the right tech boost productivity and morale but
it would say that On the flip side, nearly two-thirds (64%) reported feeling frustrated, anxious or angry due to technology problems, as three in five (58%) even reported physical discomfort like wrist pain, eye strain and neck fatigue from their desk setup.

The reality is that only a quarter (24%) of workers say they have control
over the technology in their office, yet just one-fifth would keep their existing setup if they were given the choice, revealing a widespread appetite for change. You may like Most businesses are still not getting their tech and IT working right - and it's causing disruption across the entire workforce More and more workers are feeling stressed at work due to security risks New study unsurprisingly finds people who want to work remotely are actually more productive and happier

In its report, Logitech declares that "hardware is the human layer," to the point that 42% of respondents rely on hardware more now than they did five years ago a figure that climbs to 76% among heavy AI users, implying that despite automation's purported productivity gains, human-machine interaction isn't going anywhere.

Logitech's report calls for employers to consider employee experience during procurement processes not just cost, security and technical specifications. It also covers the impact of hybrid working, and how employers should bear that in mind when allocating hardware. Are you a pro? Subscribe to our newsletter Sign up to the TechRadar Pro newsletter to get all the top news, opinion, features and guidance your business needs to succeed! Contact me
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