Too Many Communication Options Causing Headaches at Work

Workplaces with too many communication platforms may find that the systems meant to connect workers could actually end up driving them away.

Workers now have the option to communicate through video conferencing, email, text message, instant message, direct message, and even on the phone once in a while. Too many applications, however, are causing employees to lose focus, increasing stress, and ultimately leading workers to seek more tranquil work environments.

Over half of workers say they’re overwhelmed and feel pressure to use multiple platforms, according to a survey from communications software provider Dynamic Signal published March 28. Even scarier for ...