Networked Workers

By Mary Madden and Sydney Jones

Most working Americans use the internet or email at work.
Just over half of American adults (53%) say that they are currently employed with full or part-time work. Among those
who are employed, 62% could be considered Networked Workers who use the internet or email at their workplace.
Networked Workers are not only connected while at work, but they are also more likely than average Americans to have
access to a wide array of technological assets outside of the workplace. They are more likely to own cell phones, desktop
and laptop computers, and personal digital assistants (PDAs). Among Networked Workers:
93% own a cell phone, compared with 78% of all American adults.
85% own a desktop computer, compared with 65% of all adults.
61% own a laptop computer, compared with 39% of all adults.
27% own a Blackberry, Palm or other personal digital assistant, compared with 13% of all adults.