It isn’t uncommon for many workers to feel that they should keep one eye on their office, often because they feel they would be able to relax more if they know that there are no major problems. Some feel as if they must be contactable throughout, and the really lucky ones have no problems completely switching off.
A recent survey of workers revealed the following statistics about our work/holiday balance:
• 95% take mobiles and smartphones abroad with the expectation of working
• 64% will take a laptop abroad
• 65% will remain in contact with the office of which nearly 50% will check emails at least once a day
The unseen issue with taking work with you is that if you are taking one of the many mobile devices that are available to keep in touch with your colleagues and customers, you are also exposing your business to the risk of this device being lost or stolen.
• 66% of these laptops will be unencrypted
• 51% left totally insecure without even a password for protection
And only 58% of workers worry about the security of the data they’ll take with them;
An unrelated survey of airports in the United States found that travellers left behind more than 11,000 laptops, tablet PCs, smart phones and USB sticks in the past year in USA alone
So, it is important not to forget that probably the most important and most expensive item you could be carrying on holiday is your company data.
To find out ways in which we can help to secure you and even your employees when out of the office, please contact us today
Happy holidays…
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