Flux Trends presents 'Digital Burnout'

Digital burnout is something new and therefore not clearly understood. Nevertheless, it is on the rise and, because it stems from our virtual existence, we do not see it coming and the result is devastating. Once it hits, taking some time off does not solve the problem. Some people end up in hospital; others fall into a dark hole of despair for months. It is a new threat to human resources and productivity for all businesses but, because it is a new phenomenon, companies do not recognise the threat.

Themes

This presentation by Deon Chang, will explore the following:

• The tipping point of acknowledging and accepting that we are now forced to live in two parallel universes: a physical realm in which we are less and less present and a virtual world where we spend most of our time.
  
• Our "always on, always connected" lifestyle that fuels Digital Burnout and how it has rewired our brains to be on permanent multi-tasking mode
  
• "Digital cheating" and the growing conflict it is causing in the home environment
  
• The virtual drug: why digital addiction is real but not yet recognised
  
• The global Mindfulness Movement and why this ancient practice has (ironically) become an essential life skill in the digital era
  
• The cyber self-help industry that is rising from Silicon Valley and spreading across the world

The presentation unpacks how one can avoid burnout and the extraordinary steps some companies have taken to assist their workforce.

Who should attend?

• Anyone in executive leadership, human resources or in a management position steering a team
  
• Wellness practitioners and anyone involved in running corporate wellness programmes
  
• Anyone who checks his/her phone on waking and before sleeping, if your eyes burn and if you have regular arguments about devices with your spouse or children
  
• Anyone who owns a Smartphone

Event details

Tickets cost R300 per person or R200 for students with a valid student card. The presentation takes place in Johannesburg at 4pm on Wednesday, 1 October 2014 at Protea Hotel Fire & Ice, Melrose Arch and in Cape Town at 4pm on Tuesday, 7 October 2014 at Protea Hotel Fire & Ice, Tamboerskloof. Bookings can be done through the Flux office on +27 (0) 11 726 5529 or emailed to az.oc.sdnertxulf@detcennoc. For more information, go to www.fluxtrends.co.za.