Navigating Information Overload: Strategies and Insights

What is it about?

This research delves into the escalating issue of information overload, especially in the evolving digital landscape of workplaces. Conducting a systematic literature review based on PRISMA standards, it identifies 87 studies and papers focusing on measures to prevent and manage information overload. These measures span behavioral, structural, and systemic approaches.

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Why is it important?

Information overload poses a significant challenge due to the increasing use of technology and data in work environments. This review highlights various interventions and strategies proposed across different levels—individual, teamwork, and organizational structures. It stresses the importance of discerning relevant information and presenting it clearly while emphasizing the roles of managers and organizational decision-makers in facilitating effective information management. KEY TAKEAWAY: The review underscores the need for a multifaceted approach to combat information overload. It emphasizes the significance of clarity in relevant information presentation and structural changes within organizations. Despite extensive studies, evidence strength varies, and there's a notable gap in rigorous evaluation methods in intervention studies, especially in assessing information overload as an outcome rather than measuring tool performance or subjective satisfaction. The review calls for more emphasis on systemic prevention approaches, considering external factors alongside individual coping mechanisms.