What is John Henry Effect? | Meaning & Definition | Akrivia HCM

John Henry effect is a human behavior phenomenon where the employees responsible for the operation and management of the process are affected adversely by the introduction of work automation technologies. Invariably, they will experience increased workloads, increased stress levels, and increased work intensity during the initial stages of automation, thus resulting in higher medical claims and lost productivity.

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