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The Future of Work: People Pick Technology Over Perks in New Adobe Study

Survey of U.S. Workers Finds 70 Percent Love Their Jobs and Technology Is Most Tied to On-the-Job Happiness

SAN JOSE, Calif. — (BUSINESS WIRE) — May 24, 2016 — Adobe (Nasdaq: ADBE) today released new findings revealing that a surprising 70 percent of U.S. office workers report loving their jobs, and access to cutting-edge technology is the top contributor to their overall satisfaction, above perks like food and slick office design. “Moonlighting” has become mainstream, with one-third of respondents across income levels holding one or more jobs in addition to their primary profession. Those that report holding an additional job, whether for money or to pursue a passion, say they are more likely to feel happy and optimistic than those that don’t. The report, “ Work in Progress” surveyed more than 1,000 U.S. office workers who use computers daily as part of their jobs, on their attitudes about work and the future of technology in the workplace.

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New Adobe study shows surprising attitudes about office jobs and where the future of work is heading ...

New Adobe study shows surprising attitudes about office jobs and where the future of work is heading. (Graphic: Business Wire)

Respondents say that technology, more than other flashier perks, is the most important factor in keeping them happy at work (81 percent). Access to state-of-the-art technology that helps people get their jobs done ranks higher than access to food and beverages (72 percent), a beautiful office design (61 percent) and on-site amenities (56 percent). Employees who said their company’s technology is “ahead of the curve” feel twice as creative, motivated and valued than those who say their company is “behind the times.” Yet only 1 in 4 employers is viewed as “ahead of the curve” when it comes to technology.

Not only did the majority of respondents report loving their jobs, but 8 in 10 would keep working even if they won the lottery – and among those who would keep working, more than half (51 percent) would stay at their current job. Although important, pay isn’t everything: 47 percent of respondents would move to their “ideal” job even for less pay.

“Employers may be focusing too much on ping pong tables and free dry cleaning, instead of technology that helps their employees feel motivated, valued and productive,” said Jeff Vijungco, vice president of global talent, Adobe. “Employers need to pay attention to productivity more than perks, and realize that their employees are happy to work when a company invests in their success.”

Other key findings from U.S. respondents include:

Tech Is the New Perk

No Really, People Love to Work

In Search of the Ideal Job

Join the Conversation

Adobe will host a ”think tank” event tomorrow, May 25, with an exclusive group of industry leaders who will explore the Future of Work—including the many opportunities and challenges it presents to organizations and business leaders across technology, people and workplaces. A portion of the group’s discussion will be livestreamed from 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. PT; more information and livestream registration is available at http://adobethinktank.com.

About The Future of Work Study

“The Future of Work” study findings came from an online survey of 1,003 U.S. workers and a total of 2,011 global workers in the U.S., U.K., and India who use a computer daily for work. Research was conducted from April 17 to April 24, 2016. The report was commissioned by Adobe and produced by the research firm Edelman Intelligence. The margin of error for the U.S. sample is +/- 3.1 percent, for the U.K. sample is +/- 4.4 percent and the Indian sample is +/- 4.4 percent.

For more information and graphics on the research results, see the blog, infographic and today’s report.

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