Smartphones, even personal ones, are no strangers to the workplace. With the increase in adoption of BYOD initiatives, more and more employees are using their smartphones for everyday job tasks. However, according to a new report by LaptopsDirect.co.uk, British workers are also using personal smartphones for private communication, during work hours, as well. Out of 2,012 UK adults polled, 98 percent of IT workers said they used their smartphone during working hours. More than three quarters (78 percent) regularly text, 59 percent talk, and 52 percent use apps like WhatsApp or Facebook. Nine percent have sent a Snapchat. The report…
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