A recent survey of 2,000 American adults was commissioned by omnicharge to research the dependency and consequences associated with lack of power for personal and professional devices – both of which appear to be fusing together as we step into this next stage of remote and/or hybrid workplaces. Omnicharge is the all-in-one solution brand for portable power, no matter the device or place of work.
Americans are highly dependent on devices being fully powered, rarely unplugging laptops
Unsurprisingly, most (87%) U.S. adults are highly dependent on their cell phone is charged and available at all times, while dependency on personal (66%) and work laptops (63%), are similarly high. Case in point, most keep their devices over 50% or fully charged on an average day – work (33%) and personal laptops (35%) are most likely to be kept plugged in at all times.
Ironically, we’d rather leave our devices dead than try to find a power workaround
If a work laptop dies, over 1 in 3 Americans would rather do nothing than try to find a workaround. This lack of action is similar when faced with a dead tablet (nearly 1 in 2) and personal laptop (2 in 5). Meanwhile, people will go to great lengths if their cell phone dies: over a quarter would sit in their car to charge the device until it is powered up. As to why some are running to the car, primary anxieties tied to a dead cell phone include the inability to: remain in constant communication with loved ones (37%) and access the internet (32%), along with having to interact with people physically rather than being on the phone (24%).
Loss and/or lack of power is likely to trigger a high degree of stress
Most can recall a time when they were left high and dry without a powered device. Top examples where this was the case include the inability to reach someone, only later to learn their phone has died (60%), forgetting a charger at home, resulting in the need to turn back around and go all the way home for it (60%) and having to leave a location due to a dead battery (50%).
On top of the inconvenience associated with lack of power is the accompanying stress. In fact, the survey found losing power at work ranks right up there with the stress of life’s everyday activities. For example, a laptop dying in the middle of a Zoom work meeting (80%) and having a cellphone die while travelling (79%) are actually more stressful – the survey results said – than skydiving, going on a blind date, and even meeting your significant other’s parents for the first time!
Accessible power key to remote work productivity
The transition from office to home offers a multitude of convenience-based benefits but also opens the door to technological pitfalls when workspaces are less than optimal. Among U.S. adults working from home one or more days per week, access to power outlets (64%) and portable power chargers (58%) are rated most important for productivity among an array of other work-related devices. Further, most (71%) agree work productivity has suffered as a result of being tethered to a charging device or running out of device power. For most (67%), a work laptop battery lasts only 3-6 hours, and over 1 in 4 (26%) of Americans say their work laptop dies on them daily – but that may be because 31% only charge it once.
Ideal remote workplace (home) needs to be equipped with reliable power — that’s paid for
In a perfect scenario, remote workers would opt to work at home (67%) or a coffee shop (15%), and while the convenience of accessing an outlet is high at home (70%), it’s much lower at a coffee shop (26%), which may explain it being a (far) second option. However, when business travel returns the most important hotel amenities include a strong Wi-Fi signal, followed by access to a power outlet or portable power source to keep work-related devices (phone, laptop, etc.) charged.
Given home is the top choice for remote employees, employer support is also key. Roughly 3 in 5 remote employees feel their employer should subsidize the electric and Wi-Fi bill – which may make up for the top work from home tech failures people experience, including loss of a wifi connection for more than an hour (54%) and completely running out of power during a work video meeting (41%).
Among those in search of a new (remote) work opportunity, access to reliable power to charge a device/s from anywhere comes in top of mind (46%) after flexible schedules (52%).
“As more and more workers are making the decision to continue to work remotely, staying powered and productive on our smart devices is becoming a major challenge,” said omnicharge Founder and CEO, Jason Wong. ”Whether you’re a professional making the return to the office or a full-time digital nomad, staying charged and connected in today’s work environment isn’t a luxury; it’s a requirement.”
No matter what ‘the office’ means for you, omnicharge’s premium, portable power solutions have the ability to equip every type of professional and enterprise. Learn more at omnicharge.co.
If you want to read the full survey results click here: https://www.omnicharge.co/blogs/blog/the-impact-of-battery-life-anxiety-on-productivity
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