You've seen those BlackBerry-crazed workaholics that take their jobs with them everywhere -- out to dinner, to their kids' soccer games, even on their honeymoons -- but only in the movies, right?
You've seen those BlackBerry-crazed workaholics that take their jobs with them everywhere -- out to dinner, to their kids' soccer games, even on their honeymoons -- but only in the movies, right?
Well, according to a new CareerBuilder survey, 60 percent of workers actually do check their smart phones on vacation, and more than half do so while driving. Technology allows workers to stay connected anywhere and everywhere, including the bathroom, the gym, children's events and even church.
However, not all survey respondents actually want to be accessible at all times. Eighteen percent said they are required to be accessible outside of office hours, and 14 percent felt obligated to do so because of the economic situation.
"The lines between work and life can be very blurry these days," said Rosemary Haefner, CareerBuilder's vice president of human resources. "Seventeen percent of workers said they feel like their work day never ends because of technology connecting them to the office. To reduce burnout and avoid potentially risky behavior, workers should allot technology-free time when away from work."
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