Explain the changes that information and communication technology have brought to the nature of work. Have these changes been more beneficial for companies (employers) or for employees?

At the mercy of the ever-accelerated updating of information and communication technology, there are rapid changes in all aspects of the nature of work. These changes are the result of the advances in information and communication technology such as telecommuting, teleconferencing, and even e-commerce. Although information and communication technology can offer the potential benefits to employees and employers, such as, reduction in travel, maintain competitive advantage and so on. These changes in information and communication …

…Although this is true, when compared, it is clear that these changes from the nature of work have been more beneficial for employees than companies. Bibliography Mann, S. and Holdsworth, L. (2000) 'The psychological impact of teleworking: stress, emotions and health', Blackwell Publishing Ltd, December 20, pp.196-199 Moriarty, P. and Kennedy, D. (2002) 'Will Teleworking Reduce Travel?', Department of Mechanical Engineering, Monash University-Caulfield Campus. Wilde, C. (2000) Telework programs are on the rise, Informationweek, April 10, pp. 189-194.