Technological advances have improved our access to information, speed to market, competitive intelligence, and enhanced our successes. On the darker side, technology has blurred the lines between our work lives and our personal lives. This often causes us to be busier, but less productive. So, setting digital boundaries can help everyone.
Source: Forbes, May 15, 2017.
While we might have started using technology to increase our efficiency and bolster our quality time, in reality the opposite seems to be happening. Instead, job creep, or the blurring of work and personal life, has set in, making it more difficult to cognitively detach from work.
INSIGHTS: While the story focuses on women, the message is relevant for everyone. Truly disconnecting from the digital world occasionally will make you a better leader and a more productive individual.