Kelly Services Says Technology Drives How We Work and Where We Work
24 Giugno 2009 - 5:00PM
Marketwired
The explosion of mobile communications technology is driving big
changes in employee behavior and a shift in work-life balance, with
84 percent of respondents saying technology has boosted their
personal productivity, according to the findings from an
international workplace survey.
The survey, by global workforce solutions leader Kelly Services,
finds that 75 percent of respondents say the opportunity provided
by devices such as smartphones and laptops to remain in constant
contact with work is a positive development, even though
approximately one third are working longer hours. In deciding where
to work, 87 percent of respondents say a policy for working
remotely is an important factor.
The ability for employees to work anywhere, at any time is a
motivating force behind improved employee engagement and a better
balance between work and personal life. The findings are part of
the Kelly Global Workforce Index, which obtained the views of
approximately 100,000 people in 34 countries covering North
America, Europe, and Asia Pacific.
Kelly Services Executive Vice President and Chief Operating
Officer George Corona says the spread of mobile technologies is
transforming the way that people interact with their work and their
attitudes towards employment. "There is an overwhelming view that
the technology provides greater flexibility in working
arrangements, and a better balance between work and personal life,"
Corona says.
The survey shows that globally, Gen Y workers (aged 18-29), are
at the forefront of the technology-driven lift in productivity, but
that Gen X (aged 30-47) and baby boomers (aged 48-65) are each
experiencing significant efficiency gains.
Across the globe, 35 percent say that technology contributes to
working longer hours -- something that is evident across all
generations. Yet, more than half (55 percent) of respondents are
happy with their current work-life balance.
"The revolution in personal communications has improved
work-life balance through flexible work practices, working from
home, and other family-friendly arrangements, while delivering a
significant boost to organizational efficiency," Corona
concludes.
For more information on the survey results, visit
www.kellyservices.com.
About the Kelly Global Workforce Index
The Kelly Global Workforce Index is a survey revealing opinions
about work and the workplace from a generational viewpoint. Results
of the current findings from across Kelly's global operations in
North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific will be published
throughout 2009 in a series of six releases.
About Kelly Services
Kelly Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: KELYA) (NASDAQ: KELYB) is a world
leader in workforce management services and human resources,
offering temporary staffing services, outsourcing, vendor on-site
and full-time placement to clients on a global basis. Kelly
provides employment to nearly 650,000 employees annually, with
skills including office services, accounting, engineering,
information technology, law, science, marketing, creative services,
light industrial, education, and health care. Revenue in 2008 was
$5.5 billion. Visit www.kellyservices.com.
Media contacts: Asia Pacific Jaquilin Ang Kelly Services (65)
6494 6066 Jaquilin_ang@kellyservices.com.sg Europe Tamara Achba
Kelly Services +41 (0) 32 7371829 Tamara.achba@kellyservices.eu
North America Judith Clark Kelly Services (248) 244-5362
judith_clark@kellyservices.com
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