Mobile devices have infiltrated nearly every aspect of our lives. What started as a simplistic, wireless telephone has now transformed into a hub for information, communication, entertainment, work, health services, and more. Some argue this has led to a dependency, while others claim it is merely an evolution of technology and how we interact with it.
The element that is perhaps the trickiest to navigate is the work component of mobile device usage. Many employers view mobile devices as a distraction that can drain employee time and productivity if not used according to company policy. That can have real bottom line impacts. However, when used as intended in work environments, the flexibility mobile devices provide – and the richness in features and functionality they put at employees’ fingertips – is hard to argue.