Its Good to Know: The Pros and Cons of Technology

Americans have a love/hate relationship with the high-tech gizmos they use at work.

In a recent survey, 80 percent said that technology has improved their ability to do their jobs - but 49 percent reported that it increases their stress. And while 58 percent said that technology allows them more flexibility with their work hours, 46 percent feel that, because of technology, they have to work more hours in the first place.

(Source: Pew Research Center’s Internet & American Life Project)

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