Study Says Using Personal Phone At Work Does No Harm
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A new study has claimed that use of personal mobile phones at work can reduce stress
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Researchers from University of Galway and University of Melbourne said it can help achieve a better work-life balance
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The research was carried out at the European branch of an unnamed global pharmaceutical company
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'The Telegraph' said the company had originally banned personal use of phones in the 1990s
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It was concerned about health and safety of employees, as well as distraction caused by electronic devices
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But in recent years, staff said the restrictions made them feel cut off from the outside world
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So, the pharma firm shifted from the restrictive approach to allowing phones for non-work purposes
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The study highlighted the potential benefits of moderate mobile phone usage in a work setting
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It found that performance of the 40 participants did not decline when smartphone ban was lifted
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Previous studies claimed employees spent 56 minutes on an average on phones and took 25 minutes to return focus
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This study concentrated on personal communications at workplaces and found positive results
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