Another report that Pew launched yesterday (9/24/08) takes a look at networked workers, the technologies they use, and the impact those devices have on the lives of today's workers. For anyone who uses technology in their jobs, the results will not be surprising. Here's just a selected few from the report:
- 53% of American adults who say they're currently employed, 62% qualify as networked workers (Pew definition)
- Networked workers are more likely to own a cell phone, a desktop computer, a laptop, and a PDA.
- 80% of the respondents said the technology makes their lives easier
- 46% said that the technology increases the demands to work more hours
- 49% said the technology increases job-related stress
- 49% said that the technology makes it more difficult to "disconnect" from work and on weekends
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