Ada Barlatt

The feeling of being “always on” has taken over many workplaces due to overwhelming inboxes and expectations for short response times. Left on its own, an “always on” workplace culture leads to stress and frustration due to long nights working, lack of sleep, and interrupted vacations. Ada provides insights on how solid technology usage guidelines help teams save time, shrink their inboxes, and improve life balance.

When used well, modern work communication tools, like email, text messaging, and instant messaging, help increase workplace flexibility and job satisfaction. When used inefficiently, the same tools lead to overwhelm and frustration. Using a systems-based approach, Ada shares resources on how to use electronic communication tools to maximize productivity and life balance.