| Switched off: Aussie workers set 9 to 5 rule on work emails Sick of getting emails from their bosses at 2am, fewer workers are using their tech devices to catch up on work outside of the office, new research has revealed. "There is a small but increasing number of bosses who recognise the online fatigue from being always available as a growing issue. Some companies such as BlackBerry enforce "turn off" policies, switching off workers' email after hours. As technology continues to blur work and home life, worker's health and wellbeing are being put at risk, managing director of NorthgateArinso, David Page said. Working from home was of little consolation to most Australians, only 37 per cent of respondents saying technology enabled them to work from home, compared to last year's findings of 52 per cent. Work calls are also a no-no, with only 24 per cent of Aussies calling it in, down 12 per cent from the previous year. "Steps like this underline to employees that the business takes this 24 / 7 demand on their attention seriously," Mr Page said. Is work technology intruding too much into your property life? Answer yes to more than one question below, you should seriously consider switching off your smartphone or tablet and shoving it in a drawer. |
Friday 4 May 2012
Switched off: Aussie workers set 9 to 5 rule on work emails
