"Protect your employees' wellbeing while demonstrating compliance with emerging UK legislation"
The Challenge: Always-On Work Culture
Your employees are struggling with digital boundaries. Personal devices buzz with work notifications during family dinners, weekends, and holidays. The result?
Increased stress, burnout, and reduced productivity when they return to work.
The statistics are alarming:
• 67% of UK employees check work emails outside office hours
• 43% report feeling anxious when unable to respond to work messages immediately
• Burnout-related absences cost UK employers £28 billion annually
UK Legislative Compliance: The Right to Switch Off
The UK Labour Government has announced plans to introduce a "Right to Switch Off" through a statutory Code of Practice, following similar legislation across Europe. This new right will allow employees to refuse to engage with work correspondence outside their contracted hours.
Key Legislative Developments:
• Employment Rights Bill: Expected to include provisions for digital disconnection rights
• Health & Safety Obligations: Employers must protect employee mental health and wellbeing
• Working Time Directive: 48-hour weekly limit includes digital work outside office hours
• Duty of Care: Employers have legal obligations to prevent work-related stress and burnout
By providing Off Switch technology, you're proactively demonstrating compliance with emerging legislation while protecting your business from potential claims.
The Solution:
Branded Off Switch Desk Items
Transform any desk accessory into a powerful digital wellbeing tool with The Off Switch's technology.
Your employees simply tap their phone to their branded desk item to instantly activate "Off Mode", silencing work notifications while keeping personal functions available. Your employees can rest assured that no data is collected, nor passed on to their employer.
Available Branded Items:
• Desk stands and phone holders
• Pen holders and organizers
• Coasters and mouse pads
• Picture frames and desk accessories
• Custom corporate gifts
Each item features your company logo and branding while housing The Off Switch technology.
Business Benefits for Employers
Reduced Legal Risk
Improved Productivity
• Proactive compliance with right-to-disconnect legislation
• Demonstrates duty of care for employee wellbeing
• Reduces risk of stress-related employment claims
• Well-rested employees are 23% more productive
• Reduced sick days and burnout-related absences
• Higher quality work from focused, refreshed teams
Enhanced Recruitment & Retention
• 78% of job seekers prioritize work-life balance
• Branded Off Switch items show commitment to employee wellbeing
• Reduces turnover costs (average £15,000 per replacement)
Positive Brand Image
• Demonstrates progressive, employee-focused culture
• Enhances employer brand and reputation
• Attracts top talent who value digital wellbeing
How It Works
1. Choose Your Branded Item: Select desk accessories that match your corporate style
2. Custom Branding: We integrate your logo and brand colours with Off Switch technology
3. Employee Onboarding: Simple setup process with The Off Switch app
4. Instant Digital Boundaries: Employees tap their phone to activate "Off Mode" when finishing work and winding down
"Off Mode" Features:
• Can be set to silence work email notifications
• Can be set to block access to work applications
• Maintains personal phone functions (calls, messages, entertainment)
• Full privacy for the individual, and no data collection
Legal Compliance Resources
Relevant UK Legislation:
• Working Time Regulations 1998: Maximum 48-hour working week
• Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Employer duty of care
• Employment Rights Act 1996: Protection from detriment
• Equality Act 2010: Reasonable adjustments for wellbeing
Upcoming Changes:
• Employment Rights Bill: Expected to include right-to-disconnect provisions
• Mental Health at Work Standards: Enhanced employer obligations for psychological wellbeing
• Digital Workplace Regulations: Proposed guidelines for out-of-hours communication
Stay ahead of legislation with proactive digital wellbeing solutions.
Get Started Today
Protect your employees' wellbeing while demonstrating compliance with emerging UK legislation.
Free Consultation Available
• Review of your current digital communication policies
• Assessment of legal compliance requirements
• Custom branding and implementation proposal
• ROI calculation based on your workforce size
Q: How does this help with legal compliance?
A: The Off Switch demonstrates proactive compliance with emerging right-to-disconnect legislation and fulfills your duty of care obligations for employee mental health and wellbeing.
Q: Can employees override the system in emergencies?
A: Yes, emergency calls and critical notifications can always get through. The system blocks routine work communications, not genuine emergencies.
Q: What if employees don't want to use it?
A: Participation is voluntary, and no data is collected. It is up to an individual to decide whether they want to improve their wellbeing, using the tools provided by their employer.
Q: How do we measure the impact?
A: We can provide detailed employee wellbeing surveys, and productivity metrics to demonstrate ROI.