Challenges of workplace communication

How can you maintain work-life balance in today’s 24/7 “anytime, anywhere” digital workplace?
What negative effects might you anticipate on your health and personal life as a result of the expectation that companies have for their employees to always be available?
Are smartphones and social media to blame for the loss of work-life balance? If not, what is to blame?
Imagine you are a new employee at a company that expects you to always be available. How can you set parameters around communication at all hours and still be successful?
What advice would you give employees to help them better balance work and life?
What should companies do to assist employees with work-life balance?