Working and Wireless trends
- more hours on the road
Professionals are spending an increasing proportion of their time outside the office - from 25% of working hours two years ago, to an anticipated 42% in two years time. - no such thing as a typical working day
Work day patterns are becoming increasingly fragmented as a result of globalisation. - virtual workplace relationships common
Business people increasingly work in virtual teams across geographies. - communication is the main out-of-office activity
The most common work performed outside the office is communication with colleagues and business contacts, whether in face-to-face meetings, by phone or via email. - productivity is high
Business professionals have been quick to embrace the shift towards greater mobility, with the majority feeling as or more productive working outside the office as within. - mobile working delivers significant business benefits
The majority of professionals see mobile working and wireless technology delivering significant competitive advantage. - wireless technology increasingly pervasive
A majority of professionals own a laptop and wireless hotspot usage is a growing trend. - control over professional and personal lives
Three-quarters of professionals believe mobile working allows them greater control over their professional lives and 60% perceive benefits in managing their personal lives. - barriers to mobile working
Security concerns and cost top the list of reasons companies do not encourage more mobile working. - eu to boost mobile working
The majority of respondents see EU enlargement as a future driver of mobile working.
Source: Destination Wireless survey, Economist Intelligence Unit for Intel.
Working and Wireless trends
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