4.5 Positives and negatives of digital work wellbeing

This infographic is headed ‘Digital work wellbeing’. It’s then split into two columns, with ‘positives’ and ‘negatives’. The positives are: improved communication; global collaboration; flexible working; tools to manage workload; tools to make things easier; creating positive online professional identity; links to other professional/subject networks. The negatives are: digital overload; always on (24 hour access); changes to job roles/activities; automation of tasks (eg redundancy); poor ergonomics.

This diagram has three columns. The middle column (which is headed by icons of a computer and the earth) lists two statements about remote working and technology. The left-hand column is headed with a ‘thumbs down’ icon and lists the negative impact. The right-hand column is headed with a ‘thumbs up’ icon and lists the positive impact. The first statement is ‘Ability to work where (and when) it suits’. Negative impact: ‘Can lead to blurred work-life boundaries and an inability to switch off’. Positive impact: ‘Can enhance flexibility, productivity and perceived control over work’. The second statement is ‘Intensifying connectivity and communication’. Negative impact: ‘Can lead to “online presenteeism”, reductions in productivity due to distractions by notifications, and information overload’. Positive impact: ‘Can enhance engagement and keeps teams connected’.