Digital Pause Perks

What sets this book apart is its dual focus on individual habits and systemic workplace change. It avoids rigid prescriptions, instead providing adaptable frameworks like the “20-5-20 rule” (work in focused bursts with offline breaks) and “email windows” to combat compulsive checking. Case studies span industries: a tech startup slashed employee turnover by 40% with “no-screen Fridays,” while a hospital reduced diagnostic errors through mandated charting pauses. By connecting personal stress management to broader cultural shifts—such as European labor reforms prioritizing mental recovery—Digital Pause Perks bridges self-help practicality with organizational strategy. Its progression from cognitive science basics to actionable policies makes it equally valuable for overwhelmed remote workers and managers reshaping workplace norms, proving that small pauses can yield outsized rewards in a digitally saturated world.