A Study Of Calendar Usage In The Workplace 2011 - Promotional ...

• The chart above shows that the majority of events recorded on the primary calendar at work are
not work‐related appointments but medical‐ related appointments (69 percent). This is a clear
sign of the times where lines of demarcations of work and home blur. With so many of the
employed relying on long commutes, it is necessary to keep this personal aspect of our lives also
noted on calendars at work.
• 67 percent record professional appointments at work as appropriate.
• 59 percent keep track of work functions and family events on primary calendars at work.
• 53 percent keep track of family events on their work calendar.
We looked at the “other” specified comments and a review of those revealed that the thrust of
these comments centered on the following:
1. To‐do lists
2. Vacations
3. Bill due dates
4. Employee vacation dates
5. Lunch appointments
6. Travel dates
7. Performance schedules for employees
8. Important deadlines
9. Important work related data
10. Hair and nail appointments
11. Pet‐related data
12. Due dates for bills
13. Time off
14. Work Log
15. Expenses
16. Report and service dates
17. Pet reminders, related info. etc
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