Massive digitalization and AI bring a new source of stress: information overload, hyperconnectivity, and the fear of being monitored. Digital well-being is becoming a major HR issue.
In the United States, more than half of SME employees are considering leaving their company due to a lack of digital well-being (source: TechRadar 2025). In Europe, several countries have already imposed the right to disconnect. In Asia, some companies have introduced “digital detox days.”
In large African cities, hyperconnectivity adds to mobility constraints and the high cost of living. Employees juggle between professional WhatsApp, emails, and internal platforms. Digital stress is very real.
Tips for HR leaders:
- Establish a digital communication charter,
- Train managers in managing connected time,
- Implement “no email” or “no meeting” hours,
- Offer programs for raising awareness about digital well-being.
Digital should liberate, not confine. The role of HR is to set clear boundaries so that technology remains a performance lever, not a source of exhaustion.
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