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Study Shows Personal Web Use at Work Not Necessarily Bad

by Terrence O'Brien on July 1, 2008 at 06:12 AM

Study Shows Personal Web Use at Work Not Necessarily Bad
A new study published in June's issue of CyberPsychology and Behavior shows that everyone in the office is using the Internet for personal e-mail and Web browsing during work hours. And when we say everyone, we mean from the lowest cubicle monkey on up the chain of command to the most senior of managers. The real surprise of the study, though, is that personal Internet use at work may not be detrimental to productivity. In fact, by blocking personal use, companies may be effecting a workers ability to focus on the task at hand.

Having access to personal Web sites and e-mail accounts may allow employees to better balance work and personal lives, which may lead to happier and more productive worker bees. This access also allows workers to take care of any pressing personal issues on the job, which may otherwise distract them from performing their professional duties.

Of course more research is needed, but the era of blanket Internet blockades at the office may be coming to an end. [Source: Newsvine]

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