As a leading IT company we are fully aware of the benefits technology brings to our everyday lives - both at home and in the workplace, but we are also mindful of the negative impact excessive use of technology can have on our health and wellbeing. Which is why we have signed up to take part in this week’s techtimeout Tuesday.
It is an important date on the calendar - November 28th in 2023 - and we would encourage other companies to take part as a reminder to staff and management about just how important it is to manage our time using technology.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
What is techtimeout?
techtimeout Tuesday is now the biggest digital wellbeing day in the country with hundreds of companies indulging in non-technology activities as a way of marking the importance of giving tech a break.
Companies are being encouraged to choose an offline activity, discuss digital wellbeing among staff and basically just enjoy the health and social benefits if only for a relatively short time.
The facts and figures
techtimeout has come up with some interesting stats surrounding the interaction we have with technology. Did you know that:
- 38 million adults - that’s 76% of the adult population - access the internet each day in the UK
- The average UK adult spends more than six hours on a screen each day - which equates to 90 days every year.
- We pick up our mobile phones 58 times a day on average
- It takes 23 minutes to focus on a task after a technology distraction
Following the evidence
There is growing evidence that overuse of technology has a negative impact on relationships, wellbeing and productivity, which can lead to problems with sleeping, stress, anxiety and depression.
Technology has an important role to play in today’s world and we are very proud to be part of that along with the continued vital support we bring to our clients. But we are also keenly aware that we need to encourage some time away from tech to ensure good mental health and wellbeing - which is why we are taking time out on techtimeout Tuesday. Why don’t you join us for techtimeout Tuesday or make a pledge to take regular techtimeouts?
Want to know more about making tech easier for employees?
It is important to take a techtimeout, but we are a technology company and if you want to support your team from a technical perspective then we are of course always here to help.
For matters of mental health in the workplace however, MHFA England and techtimeout are definitely worth speaking with.JTNDZGl2JTIwaWQlM0QlMjJzbGlkZUJ1dHRvbiUyMiUyMGNsYXNzJTNEJTIyc2lkZS1idXR0b24lMjIlM0VHZXQlMjBJbiUyMFRvdWNoJTNDJTJGZGl2JTNF
