2,000 UK office workers study finds 39% want to carry fewer gadgets and 18% seek to reduce digital dependence, particularly in hybrid work settings.

A study of 2,000 UK office workers reveals that many feel overwhelmed by their reliance on multiple devices, particularly in hybrid work settings. About 39% want to carry fewer gadgets, and 10% feel burdened by their number. Continuous notifications increase stress, with 18% seeking to reduce digital dependence. Younger workers, aged 18-24, report the highest levels of overwhelm, with 51% open to paying for a single device to streamline their technology use.

September 26, 2024
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