Our personal and professional lives have merged onto one phone, making it impossible to fully disconnect from either, says tech investor Gwendolyn Regina.
Our personal and professional lives have merged onto one device, making it impossible to disconnect fully from either. SINGAPORE: You're halfway through dinner and the phone buzzes. “Sorry, I’ve got a quick call,” you say, or perhaps you respond to the message so quickly you don’t even think of excusing yourself from the conversation.. And others have learned to expect it from us.
About 89 per cent of the time, we’re picking up our phones not because of a notification, but to see if there is one, according to a small 2021 study by the London School of Economics and Political Science. It’s as though we’re searching for opportunities for validation. For those concerned about potential losing contacts made through work, it has become easy to stay connected on professional platforms like LinkedIn. While message threads and context might be lost, relevant information could be saved as notes or in the contact book.
Employers should consider providing employees with separate work devices as standard practice as it significantly enhances privacy and security for everyone. It reduces the risk of accidental data breaches and misuse, or accidentally emailing your client a family photo, preserving your professional integrity.
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