The "always-on" culture, fueled by constant digital connectivity, is pushing employees toward burnout and creating a state of "two-minute productivity" that harms both people and profits. It's a problem so pervasive that a recent Microsoft study found one-third of global workers now find it "impossible to keep up."

Sunway University’s Dr. Kenneth Cafferkey, a professor specialising in high-performance work systems, joins us to unpack this modern workplace trap. 

He explains the concept of "time theft", the crucial difference between company policy and true culture, and the practical steps leaders can take to reclaim productivity and build a sustainable work environment.

We discuss:

• The "always-on" trap and why it's an unsustainable model for businesses.

• Time theft: how constant disruptions are killing deep work and productivity.

• The crucial difference between company policy and true organizational culture.

• Practical steps for managers, including implementing ring-fenced time.

• The long-term risks of inaction, from talent flight to negative employer branding.

Produced by: Roshan Kanesan

Presented by: Roshan Kanesan

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Categories:  the workplace,  Corporates,  managing

Tags:  employee burnout,  workplace culture,  productivity,  time management,  human resources,