This document discusses how mobile communication technology has affected work-life balance. It notes that 95% of Americans own smartphones and spend over 3 hours per day on them. It also reports that 43% of white-collar workers check work emails outside of normal hours. The document explores reasons for this like compulsion, vulnerability, and time pressures. It examines impacts like stress, burnout, and job satisfaction issues. Finally, it considers ways to address work-life conflicts like creating boundaries and implementing policies around technology use outside of work.