Allowing employees to use devices and applications of their choice is a key to a happier and more efficient workforce according to new research commissioned by VMware. The 'New Way of Work Study 2012,' conducted across 10 countries in Asia-Pacific, found that the growing incidence of employees bringing their personal smartphones, tablets and social media are actually making them (72 percent) more productive at the work place.
The survey revealed that, while a large number of employees (82 percent) in India are provided with a portable device from their employer, many (77 percent) still bring their own device to work to help them complete their tasks. Of all respondents in India, 72 percent claimed to be more productive when they worked on devices of their choice and 70 percent claimed to be happier in their role when they were allowed to use a device of their choice. And, 66 percent say they find work less stressful when they have a choice of what IT tools they use.
T Srinivasan, MD, VMware India & SAARC said, "With the growth of the smartphone and tablet market, the study indicates that corporate India may be seeing growth in the preference of employees for bring your own device (BYOD) practices. The research results suggest that organizations may need to keep an open mind to allow for the change in the way their people want to work in the Post-PC era."
