No surprise: technology raises productivity, increases working hours, workers believe

Ever wonder how technology like laptops, mobile phones and PDAs impacted your productivity? According to  staffing firm Kelly Services more than three-quarters of surveyed workers believe they were more productive for having access to gadgetry in the modern workplace.

According to Kelly Services Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, George Corona, the prevailing view is that despite contributing to longer hours, “technology provides greater flexibility in working arrangements, and a better balance between work and personal life.” Workers seem to agree with Corona’s assessment: 35 percent of those surveyed say technology contributes to longer working hours and yet more than half are happy with the work-life balance they struck.

The “Kelly Global Workforce Index” obtained the views of 100,000 workers in 34 countries in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. The survey included participants across three generations: Gen Y (18-29), Gen X (30-47) and baby boomers (48-65). Of the three, Gen Y workers led the pack in technology driven productivity gains.

Kelly Services, Inc. “Kelly Global Workforce Index.” Kelly Services. June 24, 2009. July 24, 2009 <http://www.kellyservices.com/web/global/services/en/pages/index.html>

Wauters, Robin. “Modern Technology Brings More Productivity, Longer Working Hours.” TechCrunch. July 24, 2009 <http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/07/24/modern-technology-brings-more-productivity-longer-working-hours>

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