Smartphone Users Crossing the Line Between Work and Play

By Nathan Kirsch

According to a new Motorola Mobility survey, nearly half of Americans say theyve been woken at night by a work call, text or email. This study shows that it is becoming increasingly difficult to disconnect. How well do you manage that elusive work/life balance with your smartphone?

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Additional key findings from the Motorola Mobility survey include:

  • 14% of Americans have responded to a work email while in bed.
  • 30% of Americans have used their smartphones to text, play a game, listen to music, or watch a video while bored in a work meeting.
  • 15% of Americans have accidentally emailed or texted a personal note to a work colleague, customer, or client from their smartphone.
  • Finally, 20% of Americans have used their mobile phones for business while drinking after business hours or on the weekend.

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