Corporate

The right to digital disconnection, health and work ethics

Corporate 25 hours

Introduction

In a scenario where global digitisation, the hyperconnectivity it is no longer an advantage but has become a a challenge for public health and social ethics. Within the framework of the Digital Disconnection Act, this course offers a an in-depth, three-dimensional analysis (legal, psychological and ethical) on the the impact of technology on contemporary labour law.
The programme takes a cross-cutting approach to the mental health protection and the transforming human relations in the workplace. Unlike purely technical approaches, this Course on the Right to Digital Disconnection, Health and Work Ethics integrates the occupational psychology with the ethical philosophy, providing a essential critical perspective to lead a sustainable and people-centred digital transformation.

Objectives

  • Understanding the legal and regulatory framework

  • Analysing the impacts of hyperconnectivity

  • To develop ethical and responsible criteria for the use of technologies in work and educational environments

  • Implement strategies and best practice for striking a balance between productivity and wellbeing in digital environments

Table of Contents

TEACHING UNIT 1. WORK, TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIETY
The evolution of digital work
A hyperconnected society and a culture of performance

TEACHING UNIT 2. EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS AND DIGITAL RIGHTS
Legal framework for the right to disconnect
Digital rights and citizenship

TEACHING UNIT 3. HEALTH, WELL-BEING AND WORK
The Psychology of Digital Work
Emerging psychosocial risks

TEACHING UNIT 4. ETHICS OF DIGITAL WORK
Ethical boundaries of connectivity
Individual and organisational responsibility

TEACHING UNIT 5. PRACTICAL APPLICATION AND CRITICAL ANALYSIS
Real-life cases
Final project or dissertation

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