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When new technology is introduced in the workplace it can have two very different effects. It can make employees relieved that the once very tedious role requiring manual handling, whether that be physical or mentally processing work on an existing system, has now thankfully been replaced. Or it can make people feel vulnerable to redundancy or layoff. We will look at remote working in the next section, but this too often involves the introduction of new working solutions that negate the necessity for employees to be office based. With the redesign of a job comes a new psychological contract and this should be included in any wellbeing strategy moving forward. For example, if the workers that are being affected by a new working model have a genuine say in the new working solution it is likely they will take this ownership forward and be productive in the new arrangements, and often are more productive. We will discuss the management of change in greater depth later in this book, as this is one of the major sources of workplace stress and should be included in the wellbeing strategy. Communication is key here, and the workplace levels of engagement employed.Hesketh, Ian; Cooper, Cary. Wellbeing at Work (p. 21). Kogan Page. Kindle 版本.