Broadband Now: Back to Work September 9th, 2009
Portia Krebs

As the summer winds down, Americans are shifting their attention from vacation to work. Whether you’re heading back to the office or looking to land your dream job, broadband can help.

Wondering how integral broadband is to our working lives? Here’s some illuminating research, as highlighted in our latest Broadband Now video:

Landing a Job. According to the Pew Internet and American Life Project, 41% of Americans have used the Internet to research the job market, and broadband connects us with a universe of opportunities far beyond our local area.

Telecommuting Takes Off. Already, 39 million Americans telecommute, and by 2016, a projected 63 million workers will work remotely. And, for employers who question telecommuters’ work ethic, Cisco reports that 7 in 10 of the company’s telecommuting employees experience increased productivity.

Social Media Mania. With 1 in 3 young American workers saying they would quit if their company blocked Facebook at work, it’s clear many of us are hooked on social media. Now, a CareerBuilder study reports that 45% of companies visit job candidates’ social media pages, using the technology to vet, and even disqualify, applicants.

With broadband powering a range of new networking and communications technologies, work has never been more wired or dynamic. To hear more about how broadband is aiding our working lives, click on the video.

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