Last night I went to an engaging lecture at University of Adelaide. Dr Gabrielle Golding shared insights into the right for workers to disconnect as the work life divide has becone increasingly blurred. This creep is having a huge impact on wellbeing.
Some insights included
Flexibilty in the workplace is still important and doesn’t have to mean overworked
The fallout of not separating from work can mean disrupted sleep, overwhelming stress, burnout, challenges in relationships and distracted carers
it is important to reflect what behaviours you model, and consider how and when communications occur in your workplace. An important question to ask is what needs to change?
As of 26th of August, 2024 the new law comes into place, while legislation and law can seem a bit complex – it is great to see that the awareness and importance of looking after your team is being highlighted through the right to disconnect and psychosocial hazards legislation.
It was staggering to hear that employees are working 5.4 hours extra per week and are losing a cumulative cost of $131 billion dollars to unpaid work each year. But also the personal cost can have a huge impact too.
The right to disconnect
