The Hidden Cost of Poor Digital Habits - Why Wellbeing is a Performance Strategy

June 24, 2024
Poor digital habits cost organisations productivity and wellbeing — here’s how to turn it into a performance advantage.

The Business Impact of Digital Habits

Poor digital habits — like constant multitasking, unclear communication norms, and reactive workflows — don’t just harm wellbeing. They directly impact productivity, innovation, and staff retention.

The Cost in Numbers

  • Lost productivity from constant interruptions
  • Increased sick leave linked to burnout and digital fatigue
  • Higher turnover when employees feel overwhelmed or undervalued

Turning Wellbeing into a Performance Advantage

When organisations treat wellbeing as a performance strategy, they see measurable benefits:

  • Clearer thinking and faster decision-making
  • Higher engagement and lower turnover
  • Greater innovation and problem-solving capacity

Where to Start

  • Audit your current digital workflows
  • Identify high-friction points causing fatigue
  • Provide training on healthy digital habits for leaders and teams

Our Organisational Digital Wellbeing Programmes give you the tools to align performance with wellbeing — so your people can thrive and deliver results.

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