Board Converting News, September 28, 2020

P+PB: Over Half Of Remote Workers Talent Relying On Analog Tools The second annual Workplace Productivity Report finds that 73 percent of U.S. workers who currently work from home are experiencing an increasing sense of digital overload. As offices have moved online, the findings reveal a surprising trend: the more digital-first the work- place, the more workers rely on analog tools - like paper and printers - to mitigate screen fatigue and digital over- load. The Paper & Packaging – How Life Unfolds cam- paign surveyed 2,000 U.S. adults who work from home to learn about the impact of their new work environment on productivity and mental wellness. The report contributes to research on the long-term impact of remote work and helps companies understand their workforce’s evolving needs. It turns out that Gen Z copes better than millennials, with 53 percent of 18-23 year olds reporting increased digital overload at home, compared to 77 percent of 24-39 year olds. Overall, re- spondents also note the difficulty in stepping away from the screen, with 74 percent saying they now spend most of the day looking at a computer, tablet or phone. To give their eyes a break from the screen, 40 percent report turning to paper and over half (51 percent) of re- spondents agree that they reach for paper and pen while working from home more often than at the office. Even more important, workers pair analog and digital tools to help stay focused. 43 percent said they use paper to pri- oritize tasks and 41 percent organize their work on pa- per through flowcharts and graphics. Also, 61 percent of respondents agree that they miss printing and redlining essential documents as they would freely in the office. Commenting on the study, productivity and digital de- tox expert Holland Haiis noted, “Analog tools allow the brain to relax, have the white space for problem-solving and think about new ideas differently, whether writing or sketching them out. It’s easy to look at meeting notes taken on paper and immediately become clear about the plan of action or any unanswered questions that require follow-up.” With the sense that working from home is here to stay, many workers have outfitted their home office. Seven in 10 respondents purchased a printer since the pandemic began. But what about other office supplies? • 72 percent bought a desk since the transition to work from home; 62 percent have even invested in a stand- ing desk. • Men spend over a third more (36 percent) than wom- en to create their home offices. Men reported an aver- age of $132, while women only spent $84 on average. • Typical office supplies remain essential at home. Pop- ular items workers stock includes pens (76 percent), notebooks (74 percent), sticky notes (74 percent), printer paper (74 percent) and paper clips (73 percent). Visit www.HowLifeUnfolds.com to read the full report.

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