the connected worker

32% 40% 36%

increased risk of

burnout

improved work-life balance

pressure to stay

connected

say there has been an improvement on work-life balance as a result of online technologies. Those in APAC have best integrated these technologies into their lives with 50% experiencing an improved work-life balance.

say the greatest pressure to stay connected comes from themselves. The second most common source of pressure comes from employers (26%).

believe that staying connected with work after-hours poses a risk of fatigue or burnout. The highest rate of burnout is in APAC, where 37% are adversely affected.

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e

More than 10 hours

6–10 hours

Less than 5 hours

49%

23%

16%

12%

amount of time spent each week “connected” to work outside of the

typical workday

improved productivityIn terms of efficiency and productivity, there is a narrow majority (53%) of respondents who believe that mobile technology has increased their effectiveness.

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“connected” time outside of the typical workday (by region)

No time spent

Time spent72% 89%

28%

74%

26% 11%

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