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Slow PCs ‘adding to workplace stress’

By Editor, HRreview

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Slow computers can contribute towards the stress and frustration experienced by workers, experts have warned.

According to Tim Fairs from The TechGuys and Clare Evans, a time management expert, employees have increasingly busy workloads and little time in which to complete tasks.

Therefore, the irritation of waiting for a PC to boot up or a file to download can cause considerable stress.

Ms Evans advised workers: "One of the key things is actually planning your time so that you’re not leaving things to the last minute when it gets even more frustrating that you’re waiting for a file to print before you dash out the door."

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She went on to suggest that using the time that may be spent simply waiting for PCs to load up to do things like filing or making a cup of coffee can also reduce annoyance.

A survey released recently by The Techguys revealed the frustration caused by PC inefficiency has prompted one in five workers to hit their desk.

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