Telecommuting and hybrid work have real advantages, both in terms of flexibility and saving time for commuting. But paradoxically, they have also led employees to greater use of their digital devices and communication tools. Emails, calls and meetings have multiplied, not to mention that instant messages on professional platforms have become invasive. According to Bastien Dubuc, “ the border between professional life and private life becomes dangerously non-existent. “On our smartphones or tablets, personal and professional notifications multiply and get confused… With the risk of leading us to a situation of digital burnout. This state of overwork results in physical, emotional and mental exhaustion generated by a deterioration in an employee’s relationship with her work.
stop notifications
According to Bastien Dubuc, France Director of Avast, the first advice to limit the damage is “ Pause communication channels outside of business hours and disable notifications on your smartphone, to limit unwanted requests and the “background noise” they generate.. Also remember to put your phone in airplane mode before going to bed to enjoy a restful sleep.
Try the digital detox
In an effort to approach disconnection with a positive and enjoyable approach, undertake a digital detox. There is nothing simpler, part with your digital devices for a fixed period. The ideal is to try this challenge during your next vacation or why not the weekend? Put your devices in a box or drawer and don’t touch them until Monday morning. Don’t get me wrong, the first few hours can be tough! However, you will soon realize the benefits of your digital detox. ” Being away from your smartphone will allow you to free up time for other activities, increase your concentration and relax away from digital stress. Bastien Dubuc continues.
Reestablishing the border between private and professional life
If it’s not up to you to define the boundary between your private life and your professional life, your employer also has a role to play. Know that it is your duty to protect it against a permanent connection. In addition, you can be sued for digital harassment if your work and rest hours are not respected. It is then ” essential for companies to be available and attentive to their employees to discuss their digital mind load. Managers must also be trained to understand and spot the warning signs of digital burnout for their teams. “, he continues.
When it comes to preventing your professional life from affecting your private life, it is possible to activate the schedule of sending emails or messages. No more emails at 11pm or on weekends, this feature allows you to receive communications at more convenient business hours. Finally, ” To be effective, these initiatives must be supported and initiated by management and respected by all employees. Allowing employees to feel a real disconnect between work and private life will provide a healthier work environment that is conducive to productivity. concludes Bastien Dubuc.
This content was produced in collaboration with Avast. The BFMTV newsroom was not involved in the production of this content.
Source: BFM TV
