In the age of hyperconnectivity, where the technostress and the digital fatigue have become invisible enemies; the course Digital Disconnection It presents an opportunity to restore the balance between work and personal life. The consequences of excessive connectivity affect not only our physical and mental health, but also our efficiency in the workplace. This course will equip you with the tools to to identify and mitigate these risks, understanding your digital rights and the relevant regulations. You will learn how to to lead responsibly, promoting a an organisational culture that respects rest and promotes a healthy work-life balance. You will also gain practical knowledge on how to manage your use of digital devices in a healthy way. With a growing demand for experts who understand the importance of switching off, this course positions you to at the forefront of a booming sector.
Digital Disconnection
Personal Development
8 pm
Introduction
Objectives
- Identify the risks of technostress and its impact on your mental and emotional health. - Understand the right to digital disconnection and its importance in your day-to-day working life. - Recognise your digital rights and obligations to improve your wellbeing. - Develop responsible leadership that respects rest periods and work-life balance. - Adopt practices that promote a culture of digital disconnection in your workplace. - Apply effective strategies to manage your use of digital devices. - Develop your skills in new technologies without compromising your personal rest time.
Table of Contents
TEACHING UNIT 1. THE AGE OF HYPERCONNECTIVITY: RISKS AND CONSEQUENCES
Why do we need to switch off? The new digital reality
Technostress, mental load and digital fatigue: the invisible enemies
Impacts on physical, mental and emotional health: a gender- and diversity-sensitive perspective
Mental workload as a risk factor in occupational health and safety
TEACHING UNIT 2. DIGITAL RIGHTS AND THE REGULATORY FRAMEWORK
Applicable legislation and the right to digital disconnection
Internal protocols, conventions and agreements: what every worker needs to know
Rights and obligations in the digital age
Consequences of non-compliance and organisational responsibilities
TEACHING UNIT 3. LEADERSHIP AND THE CULTURE OF DISCONNECTION
Responsible leadership: respecting rest periods and work-life balance
Leading by example as a driver of change: putting the protocol into practice oneself
Organisational culture and respect for rest: transforming collective habits
Team management and work organisation that respects the need to switch off
TEACHING UNIT 4. PRACTICAL TIPS FOR EFFECTIVE UNPLUGGING
Early identification of psychosocial risks arising from hyperconnectivity
Best practice in the use of digital devices and corporate tools
Training in new technologies: bridging the digital divide without sacrificing downtime
Strategies and support materials for the healthy use of technology