Many Canadians struggle with burnout after a busy year, but the holidays can be the perfect time to relax and step away from everyday life.
Digital burnout—feelings of fatigue, exhaustion, and apathy that result from excessive time spent on screens or devices—is a growing problem among many workers who spend their days in front of a computer.
According to the data, about 62 percent of users reported experiencing digital burnout occasionally or regularly, and 31 percent rarely or never unplugged.
from Shift Technologies Inc.
The World Health Organization recognizes digital burnout ”
“in 2019.
Burnout is especially an issue among younger generations, with 34 percent of Gen Z regularly feeling burned out, while 31 percent of Boomers say they never feel burned out.
The tech sector is also particularly vulnerable, with 37 percent of tech workers reporting burnout.
Beyond concern for employee well-being, there is also a business concern when it comes to burnout.
According to Robert Half Canada Inc., in March, 40 per cent of businesses said burnout was a reason for decreased productivity, while 34 per cent of employers blamed it for missed deadlines and 24 per cent for lost revenue.
“Burnout is not only an increasingly worrisome issue for professionals, but it is also a major concern for employers,” Koula Vassilopoulos, Senior Managing Director, Robert Half Canada,
“When employees burn out due to heavy workloads and understaffed teams, businesses risk lower productivity and morale, losing valuable team members, and losing revenue due to missing key deadlines for mission-critical projects.”
Mental health website DeconstructingStigma suggests combating digital burnout by taking time before responding to a message, leaving work after the day is over, meeting more people face-to-face, and deleting digital accounts.
So the holidays can be the perfect time to step away and recharge.
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Copper hit a new record of over $12,000 a tonne as mine shutdowns and tariffs pushed up metal prices.
Copper rose to $12,159.50 a tonne on the London Metal Exchange on Tuesday. This year the price of the metal has increased by more than 33 percent.
Investors are betting that the widespread use of copper will continue to grow to meet the demands of artificial intelligence adoption.
Meanwhile, disruptions at mines around the world are limiting supplies.
- Ottawa is expected to release its financial report for October.
- Today's data: US Durable Goods Orders for November
- Today's income: JBS N.V.
- Legendary Canadian investment banker hopes to secure favorable tax deal from Mark Carney's Liberals
- Canada's economy contracted 0.3% amid falling production and worker strikes
- Santa Carney provided some tax gifts this year, but not enough to erase years of liberal lumps of coal.
- Harry Marr: For Canadians who own property in the US, the decision to sell is costly
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