Washington, September 24, 2008. A new national survey [conducted by Mary Madden and Sidney Jones] shows that 62% of adults who are currently employed use the internet or email at work and they have mixed views about the impact of technology on their work lives.
On the one hand, they cite the benefits of increased connectivity and flexibility that the internet and all of their various gadgets afford them at work. On the other hand, many workers say these tools have added stress and new demands to their lives.
This survey also finds that 96% of those who work use the internet, email or have a cell phone for some purpose in their lives, even if those things are not specifically tied to work. We call this largergroup "Wired and Ready Workers." When they are asked about the impact of
these technologies on their work lives:
* 80% say these technologies have improved their ability to do their job.
* 73% say these technologies have improved their ability to share ideas with co-workers.
* 58% say these tools have allowed them more flexibility in the hours they work.
For the full report please visit:
http://www.pewinternet.org/PPF/r/264/report_display.asp
About the Pew Internet & American Life Project: The Pew Internet Project is an initiative of the Pew Research Center, a nonprofit "fact tank" that provides information on the issues, attitudes and trends shaping America and the world. Pew Internet explores the impact of the internet
on children, families, communities, the work place, schools, health care and civic/political life. Support for the project is provided by The Pew Charitable Trusts. The project's Web site:
http://www.pewinternet.org
Recuerden visitar:
http://egcti.upr.edu
http://egctianaupredu.blogspot.com
Saludos,
Luisa Vigo-Cepeda, Ph.D.
investcreatinnova@gmail.com
On the one hand, they cite the benefits of increased connectivity and flexibility that the internet and all of their various gadgets afford them at work. On the other hand, many workers say these tools have added stress and new demands to their lives.
This survey also finds that 96% of those who work use the internet, email or have a cell phone for some purpose in their lives, even if those things are not specifically tied to work. We call this largergroup "Wired and Ready Workers." When they are asked about the impact of
these technologies on their work lives:
* 80% say these technologies have improved their ability to do their job.
* 73% say these technologies have improved their ability to share ideas with co-workers.
* 58% say these tools have allowed them more flexibility in the hours they work.
For the full report please visit:
http://www.pewinternet.org/
About the Pew Internet & American Life Project: The Pew Internet Project is an initiative of the Pew Research Center, a nonprofit "fact tank" that provides information on the issues, attitudes and trends shaping America and the world. Pew Internet explores the impact of the internet
on children, families, communities, the work place, schools, health care and civic/political life. Support for the project is provided by The Pew Charitable Trusts. The project's Web site:
http://www.pewinternet.org
Recuerden visitar:
http://egcti.upr.edu
http://egctianaupredu.blogspot.com
Saludos,
Luisa Vigo-Cepeda, Ph.D.
investcreatinnova@gmail.com
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