Glassdoor CEO Prioritizes Family Time by Avoiding Work in Front of Kids

Christian Sutherland-Wong sets strict boundaries to model healthy technology use and maintain work-life balance as a remote-working parent.

Christian Sutherland-Wong, CEO of Glassdoor, avoids working in front of his children, opting to handle urgent tasks in his home office or after they are asleep.
Sutherland-Wong emphasizes leading by example, limiting his use of digital devices around his kids to foster quality family time and avoid distractions.
Research highlights the negative impact of 'technoference,' where parental phone use can lead to emotional and behavioral challenges in children.
A 2024 Pew Research Center report revealed that nearly half of teenagers feel their parents are sometimes distracted by smartphones during conversations.
Experts stress the importance of mindful technology use by parents, as children interpret distracted behavior as emotional unavailability.