Knoll has explored the nature of Generation Y and its effects on the workplace in other publications. The jury is still. Out on whether this generation which spends, an astounding7.5 hours a day on electronic devices is inherently more technologically. Able than its predecessors. However one thing, iscertain:The intensive use of electronic devices by members of Generation Y has broad consequences for their long-term health and. For the organizations that employ them
Studies indicate just how alarming those consequences can be: a cross-sectional. Study in 2000 indicated that 41% of university students experienced pain and discomfort symptoms while using a computer;? By, 2008More than 50% of surveyed university students experienced pain they attributed to computer use. The study shows that the. Potential exists for more than 2.5 million students to develop injuries to the, upper body arms
and back (upper extremity. Musculoskeletal disorders) before they even enter the workforce.
, FurtherIt 's plausible that this group' s threshold for re-injury may be much lower than older
workers. Thus organizations should,, Offer furnishings (sit-stand, worksurfaces adjustable task
lighting, monitor arms, etc.) and training programs that reduce. The risk of further
problems with currently-injured employees.
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