Enterprise mobility company Good Technology polled 1,000 U.S. workers “to get a better understanding of their mobile work habits,” reports TechCrunch.
The findings show that 80 percent of Americans continue to work after leaving the office, while half of those people feel they have “no choice” but to do so.
“Connectedness means customers demand fast replies. There’s no off switch,” notes the article. “Half of respondents check their email in bed, starting at around 7:09 AM. 68 percent check email before 8 AM. And you wonder why people hate email so much? God forbid we get a cup of coffee in us before dealing with the latest work emergency.”
The average amount of “extra work” taking place outside the office amounts to an average of 7 hours per week, or about a full day. “That’s nearly 30 hours per month or 365 extra hours per year,” according to TechCrunch.
The article suggests the need for implementing a new system of communication, perhaps even an updated email system that allows for status messages, simple yes/no responses for minor or follow-up queries, and an automated routing mechanism for those clocked in as “on duty.”
Enterprise mobility company Good Technology polled 1,000 U.S. workers “to get a better understanding of their mobile work habits,” reports TechCrunch.
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