The mobile technological era: insights into the consequences of constant connectivity of personal devices by knowledge workers

Purpose As employees’ adoption of Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) has increased, so research interest into the impact BYOD on human resources outcomes. The present study aims at understanding relationship between and Design/methodology/approach employs inductive data-driven content analysis approach to analyze data collected through qualitative semi-structured interviews with a sample 28 knowledge workers from different occupational sectors in Mauritius. Findings results show double-edged sword brought about by implementation. This trend is associated perceived job performance, satisfaction, organizational commitment work motivation while also having an effect work-life conflict stress. Practical implications for organizations that are concerned formulating guidelines policies relation workers' workplace. permits employees continue communicate irrespective new working conditions social distancing since Covid-19 pandemic changed way operate around globe. Originality/value Driven JD-R theory, themes sub-themes were linked emerging relationships conceptual framework employees' well-being this pertinent area scholars practitioners, as well topic growing prominence modern organizations.