Hybrid work a cause of techno-stress: You have to be there all the time'

The study highlights how many hybrid workers experience intense pressure to maintain connectivity, leading to increased digital fatigue and mental health challenges.

One participant expressed a technique of leaving their phone in the car to avoid the temptation of constant connectivity, illustrating a common coping mechanism.

The phenomenon known as productivity paranoia drives hybrid workers to overcompensate for perceived lack of productivity, often resulting in increased work hours and stress.

Emerging themes from the research depict the darker aspects of hybrid work, including hyperconnectivity and informational anxiety stemming from the blending of home and work life.

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