Tech shame explained

Tech shame refers to the shame employees feel when experiencing challenges or inability to utilize technology in the workplace. 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. 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]}

Tech shame can be addressed through technical training and encouraging a collaborative environment.^{[4] [5]}

The term was coined by HP in November 2022 in a workforce report Hybrid Work: Are We There Yet?.^{[6] [7] [8]}

Notes and References

1. News: Cassell . Alexandra . Are Gen Z Really Afraid of Printers and What Is "Tech Shame"? . 14 July 2024 . ReadWrite . 16 October 2023.
2. News: Hart . Jordan . 'Tech shame' is hitting young colleagues the hardest as they try to fix older colleagues' technical issues and their own . 14 July 2024 . Business Insider . Dec 16, 2022.
3. News: Demopoulos . Alaina . 'Scanners are complicated': why Gen Z faces workplace 'tech shame' . 14 July 2024 . The Guardian . 28 February 2023.
4. News: Hetler . Amanda . Tech shame explained: Everything you need to know . 14 July 2024 . . June 1, 2023 . en.
5. News: Taylor . Ben . Gen Z's tech shame . 14 July 2024 . The Bridge IT Recruitment . 5 May 2023.
6. Web site: HYBRID WORK: ARE WE THERE YET? . HP . 14 July 2024 . 2022.
7. News: Pickup . Oliver . Gen Z workers are not tech-savvy in the workplace – and it's a growing problem . 14 July 2024 . WorkLife . 14 December 2022 . en.
8. News: Berger . Chloe . Gen Z is overwhelmed by 'tech shame' at work—and it's keeping them quiet in meetings . 14 July 2024 . Yahoo Finance . 15 December 2022.