While smart phones have made it easier for workers to stay connected to the office, they may not be a good idea for every commute. According to a new CareerBuilder Canada survey, more than one-half (51 per cent) of workers who have a smart phone or similar device said they check it when driving a vehicle.

Some workers admit they may be risking safety on the road to check their phones because they feel pressured to do so. Twenty-three per cent of workers say they check their mobile device every time it vibrates or beeps and 15 per cent report they are required by their company to be accessible beyond office hours via mobile device. Also, 8 per cent of workers said they feel obligated to constantly stay in touch with work because of the current tough economy.

In addition to driving, workers with smart phones said they are checking in with the office on their smart phones from virtually anywhere and everywhere, including:

• During a meal - 65 per cent
• While in the bathroom - 57 per cent
• Lying in bed at night - 52 per cent
• On vacation - 46 per cent
• At a movie, play, musical, etc... - 23 per cent
• At a child's event of function - 17 per cent
• On a date - 16 per cent
• Working out at the gym - 11 per cent
• At church - 7 per cent
  

Source: www.careerbuilder.ca