Tech shame refers to the shame employees feel when experiencing challenges or inability to utilize technology in the workplace.[1] The shame is felt more acutely by Generation Z and younger workers who are presumed to have grown up with technology, and thus be more tech savvy.[1] Younger workers may have experienced digital environments such as social media and video gaming, but these environments may not translate to professional tools, which are often not intuitive.[1][2][3][4]
Tech shame can be addressed through technical training and encouraging a collaborative environment.[1][5][6]
The term was coined by HP in November 2022 in a workforce report Hybrid Work: Are We There Yet?.[7][1][8]
References
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- ^ Cassell, Alexandra (16 October 2023). "Are Gen Z Really Afraid of Printers and What Is "Tech Shame"?". ReadWrite. Retrieved 14 July 2024.
- ^ Hart, Jordan (Dec 16, 2022). "'Tech shame' is hitting young colleagues the hardest as they try to fix older colleagues' technical issues and their own". Business Insider. Retrieved 14 July 2024.
- ^ Demopoulos, Alaina (28 February 2023). "'Scanners are complicated': why Gen Z faces workplace 'tech shame'". The Guardian. Retrieved 14 July 2024.
- ^ Hetler, Amanda (June 1, 2023). "Tech shame explained: Everything you need to know". TechTarget. Retrieved 14 July 2024.
- ^ Taylor, Ben (5 May 2023). "Gen Z's tech shame". The Bridge IT Recruitment. Retrieved 14 July 2024.
- ^ "HYBRID WORK: ARE WE THERE YET?" (PDF). HP. 2022. Retrieved 14 July 2024.
- ^ Berger, Chloe (15 December 2022). "Gen Z is overwhelmed by 'tech shame' at work—and it's keeping them quiet in meetings". Yahoo Finance. Retrieved 14 July 2024.
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