Abstract : Digital transformations have created an environment where many businesses now implement new technology to help them be more productive, efficient, and assist their employees. AI, Machine Learning, Cloud Computing, and IoT have changed how we do business today by providing instant data analytics, automating the day-to-day mundane jobs, and improving decision making processes so that companies can set new standards for productivity. However, implementing new technology is not without its drawbacks. Employee resistance to change, lack of skills needed for new technology, and concern about employee replacement, are all obstacles to adopting new technology. As a result, understanding the impact of technology on employee performance will allow company leaders and policy makers to develop ways to make their companies more productive while creating a satisfied workforce. Emerging technologies such as AI (Artificial Intelligence), IoT (Internet of Things) and automation have dramatically changed the way we do business today. The purpose of this paper is to examine the effects of emerging technologies on productivity in the workplace and employee performance. Using a quantitative methodology, 367 employees from 4 different types of organizations were surveyed to measure the effect of emerging technologies on workplace productivity and employee performance. Structured questionnaires were used to collect the data which was then statistically analyzed using Descriptive Statistics, Reliability Analysis, Correlation Coefficient Analysis, Regression Analysis, and Analysis of Variance (ANOVA). The findings indicated that there exists a strong direct positive relationship between the implementation of emerging technologies and increased productivity and performance in the workplace. This paper identifies areas where integrating emerging technologies increases efficiencies; and presents suggestions for increasing employee engagement in technology-based environments.
Cite : Joshi, A. B. (2026). Analyzing the Impact of Emerging Technologies on Workplace Productivity and Employee Performance in the Digital Era: An Empirical Study (1st ed., pp. 23-32). Noble Science Press. https://noblesciencepress.org/chapter/nspebgtrdbaip2026ch-04
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