SHARED RESPONSIBILITY

In the absence of a Quebec or Canadian law*, some employers have implemented measures to encourage digital disconnection. This is the case, in particular, of the Société du parc industriel et portuaire de Bécancour and its policy of the right to disconnect for its employees and managers.

“ A single policy is like the police,” says Ms. Privé. “It’s restrictive, punitive and inflexible. I would prefer that our managers take responsibility, that they meet with their teams to review the organization of work and define guidelines to clarify ways of doing things. That they focus on both individual and organizational accountability to remain balanced and connected. ”

According to the expert, managers should be evaluated on the health of their team, not only on the aspect of performance, but also on the quality of life. " Rather than talking about policy and regulations, why not raise awareness and promote work-life balance? "

KINDNESS

Being able to have a frank and open discussion with her employees about disconnection is the approach that the business leader has favored with her teams. “ We must be kind to our employees, make them aware of the impact of this hyperconnectivity, this unlimited availability and above all set an example! ” she insists.

In her personal life, Catherine Privé, who is also a psychosociologist, periodically goes through a technological detox at her hunting and fishing lodge: " After three days without network or television, I am able to read a scientific article from start to finish, something I am not always able to do in the whirlwind of emails and ringtones. We are collectively suffering from cognitive fatigue," she observes. "We are tired in the head. For me, disconnection goes far beyond the world of work and is a matter of collective and individual responsibility. "

As parents, employers, citizens, are we aware of the importance of having healthy lifestyle habits (sport, friendship, meetings, mutual aid, family, rest, etc.) to evolve in health in this hyperconnected world?, she asks by way of conclusion.

*In March 2018, Gabriel Nadeau-Dubois of Québec solidaire presented a bill on disconnection that died on the order paper at the end of the legislative exercise in June 2018. The federal government also showed interest in the issue in August 2018 through a survey for the overhaul of the Canada Labour Code by Employment and Social Development Canada.

Also read: Hyperconnectivity in business

CATHERINE PRIVATE

CRHA, President and CEO of Alia Conseil, psychosociologist specializing in the analysis and development of organizations.

Her inspiration: Simone de Beauvoir Her leadership style: Shared (the leadership and resources of the entire group are used to achieve a common goal) Her philosophy: Place people in their talents Her essential tool: Breathing

Alia Conseil, a firm specializing in training and organizational development

Founded: 1998

Head office: Montreal

Number of employees: 60

Turnover: N/A

Service areas: leadership development, training and skills development, organizational health