Executives Have a Love/Hate Relationship with Mobile Tech

Many executives seem to hold mixed feelings about their mobile devices.

According to a recent survey of 2,300 global executives conducted by Korn/Ferry International, 77 percent of respondents believe that mobile communications devices (phone, handheld, laptop or pager) primarily enhance their work/life balance, rather than impede it.

However, when these same people were asked whether they believe they spend too much time using their communications devices, 38 percent strongly agreed.

A large majority (81 percent) of the executives surveyed said they are connected to work through some form of mobile device at all times.

Addicted to Mobile Tech?

While many companies may be pleased to hear that their executives enjoy their communications tools, researchers at Rutgers University point out that companies that encourage their employees to be constantly connected to their offices may wind up being liable for encouraging an addiction among their staff.

This raises the possibility that these companies may find themselves being sued for causing information and communication technology (ICT) addiction.

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