Resolutions to change behavior are common at this time of year, but they usually involve exercising more or smoking less. Now, some companies are adopting policies aimed at weaning employees from their electronic devices.
No one is expected to be on call at all hours of the day and night, and “switching off” after work is important, “even if you are on a business trip,” said Sabrina Schrimpf, a Daimler spokeswoman, referring to the company’s recently released report, “Balanced! — Reconciling Employees’ Work and Private Lives.”
Sherry Turkle, a professor of the social studies of science and technology at M.I.T. and author of “Alone Together: Why We Expect More From Technology and Less From Each Other,” said she thought more companies would adopt similar policies. “I’m optimistic, because I think that everybody is feeling the pinch,” she said. Employees are too busy using devices to have the conversations that matter and are necessary to get business done.
“I don’t use the metaphor of addiction,” said Ms. Turkle, who is also a psychologist. “We’re not going to give it up. We shouldn’t give it up. It’s more like food, and being on a digital diet. The questions we should ask are, ‘What are the healthy choices?’ ”
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No one is expected to be on call at all hours of the day and night, and “switching off” after work is important, “even if you are on a business trip,” said Sabrina Schrimpf, a Daimler spokeswoman, referring to the company’s recently released report, “Balanced! — Reconciling Employees’ Work and Private Lives.”
Sherry Turkle, a professor of the social studies of science and technology at M.I.T. and author of “Alone Together: Why We Expect More From Technology and Less From Each Other,” said she thought more companies would adopt similar policies. “I’m optimistic, because I think that everybody is feeling the pinch,” she said. Employees are too busy using devices to have the conversations that matter and are necessary to get business done.
“I don’t use the metaphor of addiction,” said Ms. Turkle, who is also a psychologist. “We’re not going to give it up. We shouldn’t give it up. It’s more like food, and being on a digital diet. The questions we should ask are, ‘What are the healthy choices?’ ”
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