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Workers Working An Extra 20 Hours a Week Thanks To BYOD
Qedward writes with the apparent downside of bring-your-own-device policies. From the article: "Many employees are working up to 20 additional hours per week unpaid as a result of bring your own device (BYOD) policies adopted by their firms, many of which have no security safeguards. According to the quarterly Mobile Workforce Report from enterprise Wi-Fi access firm iPass, a third of mobile enterprise workers never fully disconnect from technology during their during personal time The report also said that 92% of mobile workers 'enjoy their job flexibility' and are 'content' with working longer hours. In fact, said the report, 42% would like 'even greater flexibility for their working practices.' But 19% of mobile workers said their companies did not require security on smartphones or tablets to access work data."
Occasionally glancing at your cellphone while getting black out drunk with your idiot friends doesn't sound like work to me...
I'm a taste tester for Johnny Walker you insensitive clod! They want to know how bad my blackouts and hangovers are!
You're seeking a job as a condom taste-tester?
Not my idea of a dream job, but if it's what floats your boat....
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