It has recently been found out that people with mobile technology such as Blackberries end up working an extra 15 hours a week as it is impossible to stop checking emails even they’re out of workplace.

A survey of some 600 employees coming from different places has proved that blackberry is actually turning them into a hopeless workaholic as they are linked to the world even while they’re at home. The research done by the Employment law firm Peninsula has said that invariably a working week is being extended to around 55 hours for many people these days.

According to the Managing director, Peninsula, Peter Bone, “It is important for staff to spend quality time away from the office, spending time with the family, or undertaking recreational activities rather than tapping away responding to client emails or deadlines so that they keep a healthy work/life balance. Bosses should encourage staff not to work from home unless necessary. Inform staff that they should limit working from home.

If they are happy to work away then ensure they agree to opt out of the maximum working week and have this signed. Limit the extent to which employees are using their devices when they choose to do so; unrested employees will be less productive during the working day.”

He further said that ‘The recession has forced everybody to become more productive and for those with access to work at home, this is an possibility for them to catch up or get ahead. With email on tap, employees with smartphones are capable to respond a lot quicker and also get themselves prepared for the working daytime ahead by checking their email first thing.

Employees should be encouraged to take suitable rest breaks whether they do select to carry on working out of hours. Having a well rested worker with a fine work/life balance is a lot more practical than a exhausted worker that place one overly numerous hours in the night before.’ A clever phone may make communication much easier, but it does not come without its after effects.

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The mobile phone market is a veritable minefield, with customers bombarded with features, tariffs and extras. How do you cut through it all to find the right phone for you?

What Do I Want From a Mobile Phone? The modern telephone is a camera, a drawing messenger, fashion accessory, status symbol, music and video player, Internet surfer and games platform. One the main reasons why choosing a telephone is such a nightmare is because it is not a device for only communicating anymore.The clue to deciding which telephone is for you is to request yourself what you want from it.

Do you want look super sophisticated – or like you have more money than sense – with a super flash miniature entertainment centre with all the latest features or do you just want a basic model that does the job of telephoning and texting without any fuss?

There are three broad types of user, and phones are accessible that cater to each:

Basic – those users who only want a phone to make and receive calls and whose feature needs just extend to basics like text messaging, voicemail and an alarm clock.

Cutting Edge – users who want to take advantage of the latest technological features, such as camera, colour screen, Internet access, and who want their phone to look stylish.

Business – users who need their phone to act like a miniature laptop or electronic filofax, such as by including computer connections and Internet access.

Choosing a Network Whether it’s Vodafone, O2, Orange or T-Mobile, a network is a key component in your experience as a mobile phone user – it is responsible for quality of signal coverage and customer service you receive for example – and so choosing the best and most appropriate is crucial. When choosing a network it is worth considering their coverage in your area and what networks your contacts are on, because same network users are entitled to cheaper calls.

It is worth considering several factors: Battery life – the battery power should be able to keep the phone running for between 40 and 100 hours between charges. Call screening – this facility enables users to know who’s calling before they decide to answer. Camera – the ability to take photographs is a hugely popular feature of modern phones. Colour screen – a colour screen is unnecessary unless you plan to view pictures or video or just want a bit more clarity in your display. Hands-free – useful equipment if you need to use your mobile while driving or another activity that requires two hands. Internet access – are you planning on using your mobile to access the Internet?