Tips for a crackberry-free Christmas

Posted by Janice McGinn in Time out on Tue, 15/12/2009 - 13:14
  • 77% of smartphone owners won’t get a proper break from work this Christmas
  • 1,053 smartphone owners shows more than 3 in 4 people say they will switch off the devices
  • 66% say they will check email on a daily basis

77% of 1,053 smartphone owners claim they’ll be checking smartphones over the festive period and 66% will do it on a daily basis.

The most common reason for checking was dedication, with 45% claiming they will keep their smartphone on them at all times in case something important crops up. 26% said checking emails is a habit they are unable to break, while 11% admitted they will be more concerned about impressing their boss in the hope of a New Year promotion or bonus.

To read the rest of the article you'll need to log in below

If you've forgotten your details click here for a reminder.

If you haven't got an account, it's free and it only takes a minute to set one up,
click here to register

What are your top business challenges today?

2009-08-12 14:53 - 7871 reads
Getting through to 2H 2010
7% (5 votes)
Planning strategies for growth after the recession
14% (10 votes)
Keeping down costs
30% (21 votes)
Raising capital and credit
6% (4 votes)
Maintaining a healthy cashflow
43% (30 votes)
Total votes: 70

It's All In The Detail

As well as a library of analysis and practical help for finance professionals, we also have a wealth of news on individual sectors supplied by Finance Week partners.

If you would like to discuss your industry with your peers, why not set up an individual disvcussion group for your sector. We can create both private and public groups where you can swap information and practical tips. .If you would like to set up a group please contact the editor, Rachel Fielding. 

The Bottom Line:If Mr Cable has his way...

"If Mr Cable had his way, all the big banks would be broken up and bonuses would be virtually eliminated - a sure-fire way in my view of guaranteeing an end to the UK’s ability to compete as an international financial centre. Let’s not forget that this is a man who is on record as saying that everyone who works in a bank has an ‘aristocratic lifestyle’ clearly demonstrating his lack of understanding of the sector." A tough line on bankers’ bonuses could make a brain drain of financial talent a distinct possibility, warns Paul Marsden. Read more

Links