Culture Don’t be too keen to ban phones at work With access to their phones, employees can help with family issues during the day, reducing pressure on their partners, a new study finds iStock.com/Bet_Noire Image John van der Luit-Drummond Editor-in-Chief Friday 12 January 2024 More than eight-in-ten people worldwide now have a smartphone – and, boy, do we love using them, even when we probably shouldn’t. Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Health & Safety Hurricane Ian shows employers’ crisis management is crucial as climate changes Mental Health Productivity pressure is driving “dread” at work, survey finds Wellbeing How much productivity could be saved with a no-germs-at-work policy? Culture Devil in a suit: how to spot a corporate psychopath