Workers demand 'digital downtime' as they are plagued by pings

Workers demand 'digital downtime' as they are plagued by pings

A third of UK workers want formally-scheduled 'digital silence' from their workplace, according to new research from Twilio . M ore workers want periods free from notifications and emails, warning that constant online distractions and the expectation to respond are harming productivity.

In partnership with YouGov , Twilio surveyed workers and found nearly half now prioritise protected time to work distraction-free. “Technology has transformed the way we work, connect, and collaborate with each other - largely for the better. But as digital tools become increasingly embedded in our everyday routines, digital downtime may be the answer to combatting the “always-on” environment that’s impeding productivity, creating pres