Constant workplace monitoring blurs work-life boundaries, psychologists warn employees
Workers whose jobs require constant online monitoring face growing difficulty separating work from personal time, experts warn. Organisational psychologist Paula Brough notes that while occasional remote work is harmless, regular patterns blur boundaries and prevent necessary recovery periods. Psychologist Ernest Materyn recommends pausing before checking devices after work, asking yourself whether you're about to engage in work or leisure.
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Published 19 Jul 2026, 18:44 UTC · Updated 19 Jul 2026, 18:50 UTC
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