THE typical “nine to five” working day is being ditched because of technology, new stats have revealed.
It has also emerged as much as 40 per cent of business is conducted out of hours, according to the study.
Wi-Fi being widely available is said to be the cause of the shift in working pattern for millions of us.
The survey by hotel chain Premier Inn, as they launch a free Wi-Fi service at their branches, also showed one in three Brits prefer working from home.
And one in five say it’s more productive to get work done in hotels or cafes now internet is available in more places.
Psychologist Corrinne Sweet said: “Working flexibly doesn’t just relate to the hours people work but also to the places and the ways in which they work and the need to be connected.
“As more of us are required to travel for work we find ourselves working from hotels where the need to be connected is essential.
"We are used to working 24/7 so we need to make our own boundaries, regarding the divide between work and play, and there is often a huge overlap.
"The most important thing is to meet deadlines and be professional about our work, but if the means and methods are a little more flexible, or unusual, or even unorthodox, then so be it.
“By taking more responsibility for our work outcomes, we can also take more responsibility for our well-being, so it’s really a win/win situation all told."
A spokesperson for Premier Inn says: "With one in five people suggesting that having no Wi-Fi is the most frustrating element of being away from home, we understand it's now more important than ever to be connected."
