Examining workweek variations in computer usage patterns: An application of ergonomic monitoring software.

ABSTRACT: Alternative work arrangements have emerged as potential solutions to enhance productivity and work-life balance. However, accurate and objective measurement of work patterns is essential to make decisions about adjusting work arrangements. This study aimed at evaluating objective computer usage metrics as a proxy for productivity using RSIGuard, an ergonomics monitoring software. Data were collected from 789 office-based employees over a two-year period between January 1, 2017 and December 31, 2018 at a large energy company in Texas. A generalized mixed-effects model was utilized to compare computer usage patterns across different days of the week and times of the day. Our findings demonstrate that computer output metrics significantly decrease on Fridays compared to other weekdays, even a

SUBMITTER: Roh T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10325041 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature