The black berry knows no boundaries. Head into any lunch cafe bathroom and you're bound to hear the latest ring tones or business-like conversation coming from any number of stalls. In fact, more than half of working Americans – 53 percent – have been interrupted by a work-related phone call or e-mail while in the bathroom, according to a survey commissioned by Nokia.
The study says about 59 percent of working Americans never turn off their mobile device, yet 75 percent said that their mobile device helps them balance their work and home life.
Nokia is taking the technology revolution very personally. It's doing its part to offer a view of our 24/7 high-tech marketplace that is - through the companies lens – more balanced. Just in time for the pre-holiday crunch it's holding "Life- in Balance" events at Nokia Flagship stores in New York City (October 21) and Chicago (October 23).
You'll be able to check out the latest devices and services towards balancing the work life equation so your career can thrive. While work life balance is getting a bad rap these days as many would prefer to use the terms work life flexibility or work life integration, at least such survey's and events like this get the conversation going. Nokia is also offering some tips from time management expert Julie Morgenstern. Click here for "Get Your Work Life in Balance" tips.
Navigating info-overload is always challenging. But I wonder if some things – like bathroom time need to remain sacred? After all – it might be the only place you get to take a silent work life break.
