The widespread use of technology in workplaces is driving digital burnout among employees, highlighting the need for employers to encourage the smarter use of digital tools at work.  

New findings from Shift revealed that 62% of users experience digital burnout either occasionally or regularly, while 31% rarely or never intentionally unplug.  

This burnout is a result of people's excessive use of digital tools either at home or at work.  

According to Shift's findings, 50% of employees use three to five applications a day for work. They also spend four to six hours of their workday online.  

Another research from Ezra Coaching also indicated that half of employees find it difficult to "switch off" from work after their shift, further driving digital burnout.  

"Digital burnout has become one of the biggest threats to aspirational young professionals and entrepreneurs alike, affecting millions of workers across the Millennial and Gen Z demographics," Hello Ezra said.  

"And while it's an issue that has been growing for several years, the pandemic has caused a significant increase."  

On alert for digital burnout  

Employers are warned that digital burnout is a recipe for business disaster, stressing that it can hurt the business and employees directly.  

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