Global Study: Nearly Nine in Ten Employees (89%) Would be Willing to Take a Pay Cut if Their Employer Let Them Choose Their Work Device
Despite recruitment and retainment power of technology choice initiatives, only
MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jamf, the standard in Apple Enterprise Management, today announced the results of an independent global survey, conducted by Vanson Bourne, of 2000 employees and 500 IT decision-makers (ITDMs) on the importance of employee choice and the future of work. Key findings reveal that
“Employee experience is impacted by the technology they use more than ever before,” said Dean Hager, CEO, Jamf. “Giving employees the choice of what technology they work on has incredible value, not only to workers, but to their organizations as well. Establishing a choice program with the right technology partners can help employers attract and retain talent, while boosting employee creativity and productivity.”
Employee Choice can Help Employers Attract and Retain Talent During a Period of Mass Exodus
According to a recent study by Microsoft, more than
In the study conducted by Vanson Bourne and Jamf,
But employee choice remains more of an opportunity than a reality for many companies. Despite the strong incentives to let employees choose their own work device, only
Offering Apple May Help Organizations Prepare for the Future of Work
Organizations across the world are focused on future-proofing their workplace to meet both remote employee demands and future flexibility for hybrid work. Looking forward to 2022 and beyond, nearly two-thirds (
When it comes to the technology used at work, employees are looking for specific attributes, including most commonly, performance/speed, operating systems and battery life.
Additionally, of the surveyed employees who only use an Apple device at work,
But the pandemic has not only had an impact on how employees use their devices. Over half (
You can access a copy of the report here.
Survey Methodology:
This survey was conducted in summer 2021 by Vanson Bourne and commissioned by Jamf. A total of 2,000 employees from enterprises across the US (400), UK (300), France (300), Germany (300), the Netherlands (100), Japan (200), Australia (150), Mexico (100) and India (150) were interviewed. Respondents had to be from organizations with 100 or more employees and were from both the private and public sectors.
Additionally, 500 global IT decision-makers (ITDMs) from both the public and private sectors in the US (200), UK (100), France (100) and Germany (100) from organizations with 1,000 or more employees were interviewed.
The interviews were conducted online and were undertaken using a rigorous multi-level screening process to ensure that only suitable candidates were given the opportunity to participate. Unless otherwise indicated, the results discussed are based on the total sample.
About Jamf
Jamf, the standard in Apple Enterprise Management, extends the legendary Apple experience people love to businesses, schools and government organizations through its software and the world’s largest online community of admins focused exclusively on Apple, Jamf Nation. To learn more, visit: www.jamf.com.
About Vanson Bourne
Vanson Bourne is an independent specialist in market research for the technology sector. Their reputation for robust and credible research-based analysis is founded upon rigorous research principles and their ability to seek the opinions of senior decision makers across technical and business functions, in all business sectors and all major markets.
For more information, visit www.vansonbourne.com
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