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Research has shown that employees are finding it difficult to be able to switch off from their jobs.

The results of a study conducted by Russam GMS interim management provider has shown that mobile technology is actually a considerable contributor to workplace stress, as people struggle to be able to shut off from their jobs.

The research involved a survey of senior executives when it comes to a range of different attitudes.

They asked the senior execs about their attitudes toward health, fitness, and leadership. Three out of every four blamed mobile technology for increasing stress levels. Among the respondents, 60 percent explained that there was an expectation from their employers to have to answer emails outside of their official working hours. One in every five respondents said that “switching off from work at home” was among the largest struggles that they faced when it came to being able to take care of their health.

Stress is among the leading contributors to health issues, if mobile technology is causing stress, that is important to know.

According to Russam GMS managing director, Ian Joseph, “Stress is one of the leading causes of health problems and absence in the workplace so it’s surprising that organizations are doing so little to recognize it or offer help to deal with it.” He also pointed out that senior execs aren’t just expected to have ambition, motivation, and business skills, nowadays. They are also expected to be physically fit and emotionally resilient in order to be able to keep up with “today’s demanding economic environment.”

Joseph added that “Companies that are failing to support and encourage their staff to be healthier and tackle stress are storing up problems for the future.”

Among the additional contributions to the stress levels that were being experienced by the respondents included increasingly demanding financial targets, the tension associated with being on call every day, 24 hours per day, and the nonstop email that “makes things relentless.” While this has existed for some time now with computers, mobile technology has made it possible for these issues to travel with workers no matter when it is or where they are.

Report shows that UK has become the second largest mobile commerce market in the world

The United Kingdom has become the world’s second largest mobile commerce market, according to a new report from Criteo. This means that the country is only second to Japan when it comes to mobile transactions. Consumers in the UK have shown a great deal of support for mobile commerce, largely due to its convenient nature. Companies that specialize in mobile commerce have found a significant degree of success in the country, as well.

46% of all online transactions in the UK are made on a mobile device

According to the report from Criteo, approximately 46% of all online transactions made in the United Kingdom are now made through smartphones and tablets. Among consumers, mobile payments appear as a more secure way to conduct commerce. Mobile devices are also very convenient for many people, offering them a way to shop for and purchase products whenever they want to. Notably, many consumers prefer to shop from a variety of devices, with only a few being happy to shop on one specific platform.

Mobile apps make it easier for consumers to shop online

The report notes that mobile apps have played a major role in the growth of mobile commerce in the UK. These apps have made it easier for consumers to shop online and make purchases with their devices. Approximately half of all mobile transactions being made are coming from these applications, with conversion rates much higher in apps than on mobile websites. While mobile sites are not performing as well as applications when it comes to conversion rates, retailers are still being urged to optimize their sites to better accommodate mobile consumers.

Mobile commerce expected to continue growing in the UK

Mobile commerce has become a powerful force in the United Kingdom. Retailers are beginning to become more mobile-centric in the hopes of better engaging a new generation of consumers. Mobile commerce is expected to continue growing quickly in the UK, especially as more companies enter into this space with their payment platforms.