New Delhi, June 29: Majority of the employees in the
Asia-Pacific region feel that new technology devices like
smartphones and laptops have boosted their productivity, says
a survey.
According to a recent survey conducted by global
workforce solutions provider Kelly Services, 62 percent of
employees in the Asia-Pacific region said that their work
productivity is "much better" due to new technology devices.
About 24 percent felt that their productivity was
"slightly better" with such technologies.
The survey revealed that 75 percent of the respondents
worldwide consider the opportunity provided by devices such
as smartphones and laptops to remain in constant contact with
work, as a positive development.
About 1,00,000 people in 34 countries covering North
America, Europe, and Asia Pacific, participated in the survey.
George Corona, who is Kelly Services' Executive Vice
President and Chief Operating Officer said that the spread of
mobile technologies is transforming the way that people
interact with their work and their attitudes towards
employment.
"There is an overwhelming view that the technology
provides greater flexibility in working arrangements, and a
better balance between work and personal life," Corona said.
Bureau Report
First Published: Monday, June 29, 2009, 19:19