Some time ago, bosses or managers had to go and ask employees in person, and in the age of technology, especially when working remotely, many of you may know that it is not necessary to you are in the same environment for the boss to write to you.
But when communication is done outside of work hours, it can turn into stress. Being in constant contact with work can blur the boundaries between work and personal life, between colleagues and close people.
Many employees may feel pressured to respond immediately to a message, even though they are not on time. Researchers have found that when an employee receives an email after hours, they tend to overestimate how quickly the sender expects a response.
The urgency of a message is not the only vague part of digital communication that stresses employees. The tone and purpose of the message can also be open to interpretation, causing people to worry if they are reading it correctly.
However there are some ways you can reduce this stress. It all starts with setting strong boundaries between the dog at work and not. Set schedules, communicate with the team.
Try to remind yourself that no immediate response is required for every message you receive.
Employers can also play an important role in communicating in the workplace and how it is less detrimental to staff mental health.
Ensuring that all employees are clear about what needs to be done and when, which tasks are the highest priority, can help increase productivity and make employees feel more confident that they are doing the right thing.
