How Technology Enables Professional Well-Being — And What Employers Should Do To Promote It

There’s been a lot of focus on the negative impact that technology has made on our lives socially (we’re attached to our phones), physically (obesity is on the rise) and mentally (everyone is stressed out). But just like anything else in life, it’s all about how you use it. Thanks in part to the steady rise in B2B tech, this is also the case for our professional well-being. With a third of the average person’s day spent at work, our careers make a huge impact on our overall well-being and mental health. And it’s not just how we feel about our job. Rick Solomon, CEO of RAN ONE Americas, defines professional well-being as “a state of wholeness that results from bringing balance into life, work, people and money.”

Happiness in the workplace is directly correlated with a company’s profit and growth. In order to succeed (and enjoy better professional well-being themselves), employers are responsible for building an environment that promotes these four important elements — and investing in technology is now a key way to do so. […]

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