Editorial: Taking a break in the “new normal”: virtual reality relaxation for a stressed workforce
Simon Riches, Holly Smith
Abstract
Taking a break in the "new normal": virtual reality relaxation for a stressed workforce Workers have experienced significant stress during the COVID-19 pandemic. COVID-19 has brought new pressures upon almost all industries, with increased demand on industries deemed "essential" and economic uncertainty for those deemed "non-essential" This article argues that the pandemic calls for novel solutions to support workers and that virtual reality (VR) relaxation could be piloted as a stress management tool in a greater number of workplaces. The evidence for this technology is emerging and more organisations may wish to pilot this innovative approach to benefit staff well-being.
Topics & Concepts
WorkforceRelaxation (psychology)PsychologyEngineering ethicsPolitical scienceSocial psychologyEngineeringLawHealthcare professionals’ stress and burnoutCOVID-19 and Mental HealthPsychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction