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Blog Overview Blogger Profiles Event Calendar You can also visit our other sites: EmployeeWellness.ca WellnessFair.ca Workplace Wellness Info on NaturalHealthcare.ca	\| Share: \| more Driving and dialing on the rise: Study Smart phone usage has increased, making it even more easier to stay connected to the office at the same time making driving dangerous. Based on a survey done by CareerBuilder approximately 54% of workers say they use their phones while driving. Industry comparison of who used the phone the most while driving: - 66% of sales workers - 59% of professional and business workers - 50% of health care workers. Main Findings: Many of the respondents admitted that it was dangerous to be on their phones while driving but felt pressured to do so. 20% of workers say they check their phones every time it vibrates or beeps. 18% of workers said it is mandatory for their organization to have the ability to contact them after work hours. 14% due to the economic recession they feel the need to have contact with their workplace all the time. 21% of employees say they check their phones to see what is happening in the office anywhere and everywhere including during a meal, on vacation, in the bathroom, in bed, during a date, and at church. Posted by: suhujitha on 0000-00-00 00:00:00 Subscribe to the feed Direct Link to this post Next post: Dopamine impacts your willingness to work 2012-05-12 10:04:13 Other posts tagged workplace communication, smart phones, phones, cell phones, work hours, driving: · [Multitasking and input overload: Why we do not see what is right in front of our eyes] · [Distracted driving is still a problem on B.C. roads] · [Personal contacts at work help people better understand organ donation] · [Interactive PAC-MAN Google doodle eats up millions of hours of workplace productivity] · [Sleep disorders common among professional drivers] · [Texting lingo shows up at office] · [Avoid the Pain of Driving] · [Nurturing workplace more productive] · [Survey: Managers and Employees Differ on Frequency and Quality of Workplace Communication] · [Whats The Buzz? Survey Reveals Most Overused Workplace Terms] · [At work, cutting small perks can save money -- or alienate the staff] Don't forget: there is a search box on every page! Recent Posts: Dopamine impacts your willingness to work People who are willing to work hard for rewards had higher release of the neurotransmitter dopamine in areas of the brain known to play an important role in reward and motivation Posted by: danica on 2012-05-12 10:04:13 Co-workers can be as important as supervisors for effective student internships How internships are high-impact educational practices that can lead to higher levels of learning than those practices found in traditional classroom settings Posted by: danica on 2012-05-11 10:59:49 Comparing suffering may stop people seeking help for depression and anxiety People make inaccurate judgements about their depression and anxiety symptoms based on their perception of the suffering of those around them Posted by: danica on 2012-05-09 11:17:17 Long commutes may be hazardous to health Greater commuting distances are associated with decreased cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF), increased weight, and other indicators of metabolic risk Posted by: danica on 2012-05-09 09:02:31 National U.K. handwashing campaign improved hygiene and reduced infection The more UK hospitals purchased soap and alcohol handrub, the more levels of MRSA and C. difficile went down Posted by: danica on 2012-05-07 09:05:37 View Your Cart? Call us for more information: In Toronto and Area call 647.723.6381 or call 1.866.395.8904 Toll-free. Dial answer group (ext) 3. \| Share: \| more Check out our Amazon Reading List!	New! Wellergize brings the power of Permacharts to your organization. Click here to see our selection. Wellergize Latest Tweet: Hmm. Twitter appears to be pining for the fjords at the moment. Who has used Wellergize Products and Services? Suncor, for one. Ask us how we can help your organization.
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