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IJSREM62172
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April 2026
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Guru Nanak College, Sri Muktsar Sahib
The rapid integration of digital technologies into modern workplaces has transformed the way employees communicate, collaborate, and perform their job responsibilities. While digitalization has enhanced efficiency, flexibility, and access to information, it has also given rise to digital stress, a growing phenomenon resulting from constant connectivity, information overload, technological complexity, frequent system updates, and the pressure to adapt to evolving digital environments. Digital stress has emerged as a significant challenge affecting employees across various sectors, with implications for their overall well-being and organizational effectiveness. This paper examines the impact of digital stress on employee well-being through a comprehensive review of existing literature. It explores the major sources of digital stress and analyzes their influence on the psychological, physical, social, and workplace dimensions of employee well-being. The review highlights that excessive digital demands can contribute to anxiety, emotional exhaustion, burnout, sleep disturbances, reduced job satisfaction, work–life imbalance, and decreased organizational commitment. At the same time, the paper acknowledges that digital technologies can provide benefits when managed effectively through supportive organizational practices and appropriate technological interventions. The study further discusses theoretical perspectives explaining the relationship between digital stress and employee well-being and identifies strategies for mitigating its adverse effects. These include digital literacy training, workload management, employee wellness initiatives, supportive leadership, and policies promoting healthy technology use. The paper concludes that addressing digital stress is essential for fostering a healthier, more productive, and sustainable workforce in the digital era.
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Digital stress has emerged as a significant organizational challenge in the era of digital transformation. While technology offers substantial benefits for productivity, communication, and innovation, excessive digital demands can negatively affect employee well-being and organizational performance. Organizations can mitigate these adverse effects through comprehensive strategies. By adopting these strategies, organizations can create healthier digital work environments that support both employee well-being and long-term organizational success.
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