This Labour Day, choose how you want to connect to your job

THIS Labour Day, we honour the achievements and contributions of our workers. The past year and a half has been especially hard with many finding themselves adapting to the pandemic and the new normal. Some were laid off, some were furloughed, while some others took this opportunity to reflect and upskill themselves to be more relevant in today's technology-driven workforce.

With impending pressure to perform amidst the tight labour market, many employees may find themselves connecting to work matters through communications technology more often than before.

While Labour Day is a day designated for workers to rest, many are still very much connected to their jobs via technology. What are the pros and cons of this job connectedness? Do the benefits of productivity outweigh the costs of mental health?