There’s some disturbing news coming out of CareerBuilder, as a recent survey found more than half of workers with smartphones use the device while in the bathroom, or while driving.
Of the 5,200 workers surveyed, 54% said they check their smartphone while driving and 57% use these devices while in the restroom. I can’t lie – I’ve done both. The rest of the survey shouldn’t be too surprising for those of us who use smartphones as business tools. It also found 62% check during meals, 60% check while on vacation, 18% check while on a date (guilty), 11% check while at church, and 50% check while lying in bed at night.
“It is challenging for workers to maintain a good work/life balance when they are constantly connected to the office, so turning their devices off is important for their health and safety,” said CareerBuilder’s Rosemary Haefner in a prepared statement. “The lines between work and life can be very blurry these days … To reduce burnout and avoid potentially risky behavior, workers should allot technology-free time when away from work.”
Alright IntoMobile readers, where’s the worst place you’ve checked your smartphone?
[Via InformationWeek]