- About half of the workers ask for distraction -free focus time
- Many workers feel pressure to be responsive to messages all the time
- Businesses could help by introducing formally planned downtime
With AI tools that are now increasing productivity in work forces across the globe, workers are now hoping to afford more quiet time to focus on meaningful and creative tasks.
New data from Twilio found that almost half (47%) prioritize distraction -free focus time, and one in three (36%) even wants employers to formally plan it.
This is a mood that most often feels among younger workers (25-34 year olds) -Why 44% would be more likely to join a company that offers digital downtime.
Workers will have peace and quiet
After the increase in hybrid work, two out of five (38%) notes pressure for constant online or responsive during working hours (47% of 26-30 year olds), but responding to emails and messages interfering with their ability to work.
“Digital tools are becoming more and more embedded in our daily routines, digital downtime may be the answer to fighting the ‘always-on’ environment that hinders productivity, creating pressure and harming workplace culture,” concluded Twilio EMEA & APJ director for performing commitment Sam Richardson.
Friday appeared as the workers’ favorite quiet day, with 44% likely to spend the last working day of the week to wrap work and draw a line during their progress before the weekend. In contrast, only 29%wanted quiet time on Monday.
“If companies want to attract and retain the best talent to build for the future, they have to take care of what the workers tell them,” Richardson said.
With digital-first workplaces that are now common, companies are encouraged to implement systems that help workers to stay focused while respecting their need for focus time.
With all this in mind combined with the fact that consumers are now expecting support around the clock, artificial intelligence could have the key to personalized experiences that do not add to workers’ existing pressure.
