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Where Have You Used Your Smartphone Today?

By Dennis McCafferty on 2010-07-27


CIOs and other managers may be forcing their employees to push the pedal a bit too hard when it comes to being tethered to work 24/7. Because of the economy, many workers feel that they cannot disconnect – ever – from their smart phones and/or mobile devices, according to a revealing survey from Careerbuilder. These professionals answer calls or check in with the office while attending church and while at their own child's event. Workers will talk and text away while in bed, and even while in the bathroom (Now, there's an image that will stick with you). As for dating? Well, lingering moments spent staring deeply into the eyes of a potential significant other are now interrupted by the inevitable, "Honey, I need to take this call." In some cases, behavior can be downright dangerous: Using mobile devices while driving is standard operating procedure for many workers these days. This survey was conducted online within the U.S. by Harris Interactive on behalf of Careerbuilder. More than 5,200 employees took part. Read on for results you may find astonishing. Then again, maybe not, if you are the kind of CIO who practices -- and expects -- this level of work/life dedication:

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57 percent of workers check in with the office via smart phones while in the bathroom.

62 percent of workers use these devices to attend to business matters during a meal.

60 percent of workers contact the office with a smart phone/mobile device while on vacation.

50 percent of workers check in with the office on these devices while lying in bed at night.

18 percent of workers check in with the office on smart phones while on a date.

17 percent of workers check in on business via mobile devices while working out at the gym.

17 percent of workers check in with the office via smart phones while at a child's event or function.

11 percent of workers check in with their company with these devices while at church.

54 percent of workers with a smart phone or similar device will check it while driving a vehicle.

66 percent of sales employees use these devices while driving, more than any other job category.
59 percent of professional/business services workers like those in IT use these devices while driving – the second highest job category that does this.

18 percent of workers check their mobile devices every time it vibrates or beeps.

18 percent of workers say they're required by their companies to be accessible beyond office hours via mobile device.

14 percent of workers say they feel obligated to constantly stay in touch with work because of the economy.

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