A new survey initiated by Microsoft Hardware found the U.S. work force is spending more time in front of the computer than ever. While one in three office computer users indicated they spend between four and six hours a day using the computer, nearly half said they were spending eight or more hours a day at the computer.
These survey results reflect the current workplace trend of employers placing greater demands on their existing work force to drive productivity and profits. At the same time that hiring remains stagnant, U.S. Department of Labor statistics show productivity gains in the past two years mark the best back-to-back growth in worker output in five decades.1 This change in focus has employers and their employees seeking new ways to work more efficiently as they strive to meet business goals.
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