{"id":17442,"date":"2025-11-08T12:12:27","date_gmt":"2025-11-08T12:12:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/?p=17442"},"modified":"2025-11-08T12:12:27","modified_gmt":"2025-11-08T12:12:27","slug":"canva-ceo-reveals-she-avoids-email-and-slack-on-her-phone-when-i-shut-my-laptop-i-tune-out","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2025\/11\/08\/canva-ceo-reveals-she-avoids-email-and-slack-on-her-phone-when-i-shut-my-laptop-i-tune-out\/","title":{"rendered":"Canva CEO Reveals She Avoids Email and Slack on Her Phone: \u201cWhen I Shut My Laptop, I Tune Out\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2025\/11\/08\/canva-ceo-reveals-she-avoids-email-and-slack-on-her-phone-when-i-shut-my-laptop-i-tune-out\/#Melanie_Perkins_CEO_of_Canva\" >Melanie Perkins (CEO of Canva)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2025\/11\/08\/canva-ceo-reveals-she-avoids-email-and-slack-on-her-phone-when-i-shut-my-laptop-i-tune-out\/#_Key_Details\" >\u00a0Key Details<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2025\/11\/08\/canva-ceo-reveals-she-avoids-email-and-slack-on-her-phone-when-i-shut-my-laptop-i-tune-out\/#_Why_This_Matters\" >\u00a0Why This Matters<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2025\/11\/08\/canva-ceo-reveals-she-avoids-email-and-slack-on-her-phone-when-i-shut-my-laptop-i-tune-out\/#_Insights_Take%E2%80%91aways\" >\u00a0Insights &amp; Take\u2011aways<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2025\/11\/08\/canva-ceo-reveals-she-avoids-email-and-slack-on-her-phone-when-i-shut-my-laptop-i-tune-out\/#_Commentary_Reactions\" >\u00a0Commentary &amp; Reactions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2025\/11\/08\/canva-ceo-reveals-she-avoids-email-and-slack-on-her-phone-when-i-shut-my-laptop-i-tune-out\/#_What_to_Watch_Questions_Raised\" >\u00a0What to Watch &amp; Questions Raised<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2025\/11\/08\/canva-ceo-reveals-she-avoids-email-and-slack-on-her-phone-when-i-shut-my-laptop-i-tune-out\/#Melanie_Perkins\" >Melanie Perkins<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2025\/11\/08\/canva-ceo-reveals-she-avoids-email-and-slack-on-her-phone-when-i-shut-my-laptop-i-tune-out\/#_Case_Study_Canva_CEOs_Boundary%E2%80%91Setting_Approach\" >\u00a0Case Study: Canva CEO\u2019s Boundary\u2011Setting Approach<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2025\/11\/08\/canva-ceo-reveals-she-avoids-email-and-slack-on-her-phone-when-i-shut-my-laptop-i-tune-out\/#_Additional_Case_Comparisons\" >\u00a0Additional Case Comparisons<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2025\/11\/08\/canva-ceo-reveals-she-avoids-email-and-slack-on-her-phone-when-i-shut-my-laptop-i-tune-out\/#_Commentary_Key_Takeaways\" >\u00a0Commentary &amp; Key Takeaways<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2025\/11\/08\/canva-ceo-reveals-she-avoids-email-and-slack-on-her-phone-when-i-shut-my-laptop-i-tune-out\/#_What_to_Watch\" >\u00a0What to Watch<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Melanie_Perkins_CEO_of_Canva\"><\/span>Melanie Perkins (CEO of Canva)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/imageio.forbes.com\/specials-images\/imageserve\/61a4f746e844c5c50c06c32e\/0x0.jpg?crop=2221%2C2223%2Cx0%2Cy268%2Csafe&amp;fit=bounds&amp;format=jpg&amp;height=416&amp;width=416\" alt=\"Image\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/-LywX3T5Scc\/hq720.jpg?rs=AOn4CLDjoefRMr1htQYUC0-oJexAgAy50A&amp;sqp=-oaymwEhCK4FEIIDSFryq4qpAxMIARUAAAAAGAElAADIQj0AgKJD\" alt=\"Image\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Key_Details\"><\/span>\u00a0Key Details<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Perkins told a podcast interview that she <strong>does not have email or Slack installed on her phone<\/strong>. (<a title=\"Canva CEO says she doesn't have email or Slack on her phone: 'When I shut my laptop, I actually tune out'\" href=\"https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/canva-ceo-work-life-balance-no-email-slack-on-phone-2025-11?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Business Insider<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Her quote:<br \/>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cWhen I shut my laptop, I actually tune out.\u201d (<a title=\"Canva CEO says she doesn't have email or Slack on her phone: 'When I shut my laptop, I actually tune out'\" href=\"https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/canva-ceo-work-life-balance-no-email-slack-on-phone-2025-11?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Business Insider<\/a>)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/li>\n<li>She clarified that she remains reachable for real emergencies (e.g., calls or pages) but has deliberately kept standard work\u2011communication apps off her mobile device. (<a title=\"Canva CEO says she doesn't have email or Slack on her phone: 'When I shut my laptop, I actually tune out'\" href=\"https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/canva-ceo-work-life-balance-no-email-slack-on-phone-2025-11?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Business Insider<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Perkins said that by doing so she can be <strong>\u201call in\u201d when working<\/strong>, and <strong>\u201call out\u201d when not working<\/strong> \u2014 emphasising a clear divide between her professional and personal time. (<a title=\"Canva CEO says she doesn't have email or Slack on her phone: 'When I shut my laptop, I actually tune out'\" href=\"https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/canva-ceo-work-life-balance-no-email-slack-on-phone-2025-11?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Business Insider<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>She described this behaviour as a \u201chealthy habit\u201d she has developed over time:<br \/>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cActually giving that mental space, I think, is really important.\u201d (<a title=\"Canva CEO says she doesn't have email or Slack on her phone: 'When I shut my laptop, I actually tune out'\" href=\"https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/canva-ceo-work-life-balance-no-email-slack-on-phone-2025-11?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Business Insider<\/a>)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/li>\n<li>This stands out in the tech\/entrepreneur world, where constant connectivity is often expected; Perkins positions her strategy as a deliberate counter\u2011to \u201calways\u2011on\u201d culture. (<a title=\"Canva CEO says she doesn't have email or Slack on her phone: 'When I shut my laptop, I actually tune out'\" href=\"https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/canva-ceo-work-life-balance-no-email-slack-on-phone-2025-11?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Business Insider<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Why_This_Matters\"><\/span>\u00a0Why This Matters<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>In an era where remote work and mobile communications blur the boundaries between work and personal life, Perkins\u2019s approach sends a strong signal: <strong>disconnecting is possible<\/strong> \u2014 and perhaps necessary.<\/li>\n<li>For organisations like Canva (which has thousands of employees globally), setting a tone at the top about boundaries can shape company culture, reduce burnout risk, and improve focus.<\/li>\n<li>From a leadership perspective, this approach suggests that being reachable 24\/7 is not necessarily a hallmark of strong leadership \u2014 rather, <strong>focused availability + deliberate rest<\/strong> might be more sustainable.<\/li>\n<li>It aligns with emerging research that constant connectivity reduces creativity, executive decision\u2011making quality, and wellbeing \u2014 so Perkins\u2019s decision is both personal and strategic.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Insights_Take%E2%80%91aways\"><\/span>\u00a0Insights &amp; Take\u2011aways<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Signal\u2011setting matters<\/strong>: As CEO, Perkins\u2019s personal boundary acts as a precedent. If the leader normalises switching off, others may feel empowered to do the same.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Focus over multitasking<\/strong>: By limiting channels on her phone, she likely reduces distractions and context switching \u2014 which can enhance productivity when she is working.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mental space is strategic<\/strong>: The ability to \u201ctune out\u201d can help executives and employees reflect, recharge, and avoid decision fatigue.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Emergency readiness vs constant availability<\/strong>: Perkins differentiates between urgent issues (handled via call\/page) and routine matters (which wait until laptop use). This nuance maintains responsiveness without being always on.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Culture\u2011fit check<\/strong>: Her approach might not suit every role or organisation \u2014 e.g., customer\u2011facing executives in 24\/7 operations might need different protocols. But the principle of boundary setting is widely transferable.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Commentary_Reactions\"><\/span>\u00a0Commentary &amp; Reactions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Industry commentators noted that in tech circles, being constantly online is often seen as a badge of honour, yet Perkins\u2019s stance challenges that narrative. (<a title=\"Canva CEO says she doesn't have email or Slack on her phone: 'When I shut my laptop, I actually tune out'\" href=\"https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/canva-ceo-work-life-balance-no-email-slack-on-phone-2025-11?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Business Insider<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Some employees and leadership experts say this model could help reduce <strong>burnout<\/strong>, <strong>after\u2011hours stress<\/strong>, and improve overall <strong>job satisfaction<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Critiques include: \u201cIn fast\u2011moving companies, being unreachable might slow things down or create bottlenecks\u201d \u2014 but Perkins sidesteps that by designating \u2018emergencies only\u2019 access.<\/li>\n<li>One reviewer wrote:<br \/>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cHer method shows that high\u2011growth companies don\u2019t demand 24\/7 founder presence; they demand clarity and focus when you are present.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_What_to_Watch_Questions_Raised\"><\/span>\u00a0What to Watch &amp; Questions Raised<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Will Canva formalise this boundary into company policy (e.g., no after\u2011hours emails) or is this purely a personal practice by the CEO?<\/li>\n<li>How do teams at Canva work with this boundary? For example, how are cross\u2011timezone urgent issues handled if the CEO is offline?<\/li>\n<li>Will this approach scale as Canva grows further (global offices, 24\/7 support, larger executive team)?<\/li>\n<li>What metrics will measure the success of this boundary: e.g., employee turnover, burnout surveys, productivity outcomes?<\/li>\n<li>Could this model influence other founders\/CEOs in the tech sector to adopt stricter \u201cdisconnect\u201d norms?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Melanie_Perkins\"><\/span>Melanie Perkins<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/imageio.forbes.com\/specials-images\/imageserve\/61a4f746e844c5c50c06c32e\/0x0.jpg?crop=2221%2C2223%2Cx0%2Cy268%2Csafe&amp;fit=bounds&amp;format=jpg&amp;height=416&amp;width=416\" alt=\"Image\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fortune.com\/img-assets\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2-Melanie-Perkins-220920_CANVA-FORTUNE-MAG423-R3-V1.jpeg?q=75&amp;w=1440\" alt=\"Image\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/-LywX3T5Scc\/hq720.jpg?rs=AOn4CLDjoefRMr1htQYUC0-oJexAgAy50A&amp;sqp=-oaymwEhCK4FEIIDSFryq4qpAxMIARUAAAAAGAElAADIQj0AgKJD\" alt=\"Image\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Case_Study_Canva_CEOs_Boundary%E2%80%91Setting_Approach\"><\/span>\u00a0Case Study: Canva CEO\u2019s Boundary\u2011Setting Approach<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>What she does<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Melanie Perkins, CEO of Canva, revealed she does <em>not<\/em> have official work\u2011communication apps such as email or Slack installed on her phone. (<a title=\"Canva CEO says she doesn't have email or Slack on her phone: 'When I shut my laptop, I actually tune out'\" href=\"https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/canva-ceo-work-life-balance-no-email-slack-on-phone-2025-11?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Business Insider<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Her key quote:<br \/>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cWhen I shut my laptop, I actually tune out.\u201d (<a title=\"Canva CEO says she doesn't have email or Slack on her phone: 'When I shut my laptop, I actually tune out'\" href=\"https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/canva-ceo-work-life-balance-no-email-slack-on-phone-2025-11?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Business Insider<\/a>)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/li>\n<li>She clarified that she remains reachable for <strong>true emergencies<\/strong> (via call or page) but not for routine messages. (<a title=\"Canva CEO says she doesn't have email or Slack on her phone: 'When I shut my laptop, I actually tune out'\" href=\"https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/canva-ceo-work-life-balance-no-email-slack-on-phone-2025-11?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Business Insider<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Her reasoning: the practice helps her be fully present when working, and genuinely off when not. She called it \u201cgiving that mental space \u2026 really important.\u201d (<a title=\"Canva CEO says she doesn't have email or Slack on her phone: 'When I shut my laptop, I actually tune out'\" href=\"https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/canva-ceo-work-life-balance-no-email-slack-on-phone-2025-11?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Business Insider<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Why this matters<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>In a global\u2011tech company environment (Canva has many employees and operates across time zones), her choice stands out because the \u201calways on\u201d culture is common.<\/li>\n<li>It signals leadership framing: the leader sets a boundary, which can shape organisational culture, e.g., encouraging employees to disconnect after hours.<\/li>\n<li>It addresses issues of calm, focus and preventing burnout: by not having work apps on her phone, she reduces the risk of constant interruptions, spontaneous context switching, and work intruding into personal time.<\/li>\n<li>It raises questions about scalability and how this boundary is balanced with expectations of responsiveness in a fast\u2011moving organisation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Additional_Case_Comparisons\"><\/span>\u00a0Additional Case Comparisons<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The article mentions other leaders who adopt similar mobile\u2011disconnect strategies:\n<ul>\n<li>Pavel Durov (CEO of Telegram) limits phone usage to avoid distraction. (<a title=\"Canva CEO says she doesn't have email or Slack on her phone: 'When I shut my laptop, I actually tune out'\" href=\"https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/canva-ceo-work-life-balance-no-email-slack-on-phone-2025-11?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Business Insider<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Christian Sutherland\u2011Wong (CEO of Glassdoor) doesn\u2019t answer emails\/texts in front of his children, to set a healthy example. (<a title=\"Canva CEO says she doesn't have email or Slack on her phone: 'When I shut my laptop, I actually tune out'\" href=\"https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/canva-ceo-work-life-balance-no-email-slack-on-phone-2025-11?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Business Insider<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Justin McLeod (CEO of Hinge) excludes email from his phone, citing better decision\u2011making. (<a title=\"Canva CEO says she doesn't have email or Slack on her phone: 'When I shut my laptop, I actually tune out'\" href=\"https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/canva-ceo-work-life-balance-no-email-slack-on-phone-2025-11?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Business Insider<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Commentary_Key_Takeaways\"><\/span>\u00a0Commentary &amp; Key Takeaways<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Leadership signal<\/strong>: When a CEO publicly states a boundary (no Slack\/email on phone), it gives employees \u201cpermission\u201d to set their own boundaries, normalising a healthier work\u2011life split.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Focus and decision\u2011making<\/strong>: Being always reachable can fragment attention; removing one device channel may allow deeper focus on core priorities.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mental space matters<\/strong>: Perkins emphasises that unplugging isn\u2019t laziness \u2014 it\u2019s enabling creativity, reflection, and avoiding the trap of always doing \u201cbusy work\u201d rather than the right work.<br \/>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cSometimes you can miss the forest for the trees.\u201d (<a title=\"Canva CEO says she doesn't have email or Slack on her phone: 'When I shut my laptop, I actually tune out'\" href=\"https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/canva-ceo-work-life-balance-no-email-slack-on-phone-2025-11?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Business Insider<\/a>)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Trade\u2011offs &amp; context<\/strong>: This strategy may not suit every organisation or role (e.g., 24\/7 ops, crisis response, frontline hours). It works when processes and delegates are in place for urgent flows.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Organisational culture alignment<\/strong>: For the boundary to work, the company needs to support it (e.g., not expecting responses off\u2011hours, clarifying emergency channels, encouraging disconnects).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Scalable practice<\/strong>: As Canva grows globally, the question is: how do such boundaries scale? Does the executive team replicate them? Are there practical guidelines for teams and time zones?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_What_to_Watch\"><\/span>\u00a0What to Watch<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Will Canva formalise this personal boundary into company policy (e.g., recommended no\u2011email\u2011after\u2011hours guidelines, optional \u201cphone\u2011free\u201d time blocks)?<\/li>\n<li>How are global\/cross\u2011time\u2011zone teams managed given that the CEO disconnects? Are there proxies or escalating contacts for urgent issues?<\/li>\n<li>Metrics: Does the practice correlate with lower burnout, higher retention, fewer off\u2011hours responses, or improved employee well\u2011being at Canva?<\/li>\n<li>Will other tech companies adopt similar practices, and will this trend evolve into a new norm for leadership behaviour?<\/li>\n<li>How will the balance be managed as urgent issues arise: e.g., product outages, security incidents, investor communications \u2014 does the \u201cemergency only\u201d channel meet expectations?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<ul>\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Melanie Perkins (CEO of Canva) &nbsp; \u00a0Key Details Perkins told a podcast interview that she does not have email or Slack installed on her phone&#8230;.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[270,90],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-17442","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-digital-marketing","category-news-update"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v24.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Canva CEO Reveals She Avoids Email and Slack on Her Phone: \u201cWhen I Shut My Laptop, I Tune Out\u201d - Lite14 Tools &amp; 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