The intensification of digital work is profoundly transforming our relationship with work.
Back-to-back virtual meetings, an ever-expanding array of communication channels, constant pressure to respond quickly, and an endless stream of information — these new demands are increasingly weighing on individuals and organizations.
This phenomenon, known as digital stress, has very real impacts on mental health, performance, and team collaboration dynamics. It negatively affects mental well-being, sleep, and the balance between professional and personal life.
This presentation offers a structured approach based on the latest scientific research to better understand and address this issue in a practical way.
To design this presentation, Global-Watch implemented several key initiatives:
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Monitoring of practices worldwide: We thoroughly analyze global trends and innovations to provide you with the most relevant insights.
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Collaboration with scientific experts: In addition to a comprehensive literature review, we engage in regular dialogues with specialists to enrich our understanding.
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Exchanges with employers in our network of employers around the world: Your experiences and perspectives enrich our approach and guide our actions.
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Scientific references: This presentation is the result of rigorous work, based on 70 scientific references.
Why a PRESENTATION on digital stress?
Remote work — whether hybrid or fully virtual — has become a deeply rooted reality in our professional lives. As a result, video meetings have become the norm, often occurring multiple times per day. This constant hyperconnectivity has tangible effects on our mental well-being.
Studies show that excessive video conferencing contributes to increased fatigue, reduced concentration, and heightened stress. It also affects sleep, productivity, and the sense of belonging — all essential to team engagement.
Three key factors highlight the urgency of addressing digital stress:
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Cognitive overload
The continuous flow of virtual meetings reduces our capacity to engage in deep work and increases mental exhaustion. -
Digital intrusion into personal life
Notifications, messaging platforms, and social media are ever-present — even during downtime — blurring the line between work and personal life. -
Loss of human connection
The lack of informal interactions weakens social bonds, reducing team cohesion and increasing feelings of isolation.
The objectives of the PRESENTATION
As with all Global-Watch virtual corporate presentations, we have three key objectives:
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Understand the main causes of digital stress.
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Explore the psychological, physical, organizational, and relational impacts.
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Learn how to mitigate digital fatigue at both the individual and organizational levels.
Digital stress is no longer a temporary issue, it is now at the heart of our professional reality.
Beyond simply managing screen time, it challenges the way we collaborate, communicate, and navigate the digital workspace. As we've seen, its effects occur on multiple levels — individual, relational, and organizational — and call for a collective response.
Taking effective action requires more than a list of tips. It calls for a structured, thoughtful approach involving all stakeholders. By rethinking our practices, tools, and — most importantly — our digital culture, we have the opportunity to create work environments that are healthier, more sustainable, and truly human-centered!
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