Holiday 'phone-mo' | From CEO to newbie, it's a double-edged sword to always be available via your phone

Out of office – on! It’s a classic thing to do, a classic feeling, as well. You’re on holiday. You’re clocking off. But, in the ever-evolving landscape of the modern workforce, SMEs and the post-pandemic cost of living crisis, the traditional boundaries between work and downtime are becoming increasingly blurred.

Add in the ever-updated versions of tech and apps, and our egos, and it can easily become the case that you're on your device for most of your break.

Being available 24/7 is a topic that has hit the spotlight after a clip from the Diary of a CEO podcast, with Steven Bartlett, showed Rochelle Humes discussing starting a business in the haircare industry.

“It’s all consuming. And I think if you start a business, you have to know.. don’t think you’re going to turn your phone off at 5, because that’s not a thing. It’s not a thing. And if you turn your phone off at 5, don’t expect a successful business,” she says.