So you’re wondering if it’s time to implement a BYOD program but are worried about productivity. If this is the case but your worries to ease. BYOD has finally been statistically proven to increase productivity and employee work hours.
BMC Software BYOD Survey
Believe it or not, but companies that implement a BYOD policy are actually seeing employees work longer hours and starting earlier. According to a recent study by BMC Software, the average BYOD employee works an extra two hours and sends at least 20 more emails a day. This is due to employees becoming more accessible after work hours and on weekends. They are also utilizing the phone they use for work after hours instead of throwing their work phone in their bag until morning.
James Gordon, Senior Vice President of IT at Needham Bank said, “If your mobilizing all these processes, aren’t you by default getting extra hours of free work out of people.
Quick BYOD Facts
- By 2016, 312 Million global smart phones will be used for BYOD.
- 1 out of 4 employees check their email between 11 PM and Midnight.
- 1 in 3 BYOD employees checked work emails between 6 and 7 AM.
- 3 out of 4 IT managers claim BYOD boosts productivity.
While many IT professionals are still skeptical of BYOD, it is a growing trend that is here to stay. Security issues are still needing to be met but if able to do so, you can drastically enhance your work forces productivity and convenience.