Personal Internet Use at Work is on the Rise |
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More than Half of U.S. Workers Visit Social Networking Sites at Least Once a DaySurprising? Not really. The Internet and associated technologies provide workers with valuable tools to enhance their creativity and improve office productivity. However, regular personal Internet use in the workplace threatens the overall security and productivity of an organization. Every day, employees worldwide compromise data and productivity, often unintentionally, by using company computers for personal Internet use. That's why 8e6 administered an Internet use survey of 1,000 employees—500 in the United States and 500 in the United Kingdom—to pinpoint the mode and prevalence of personal Internet use at work. The employees, ranging in age from 18 to 70, responded to a variety of questions about the frequency of work - and non work-related Internet use, as well as the nature of the content they viewed. Special emphasis was placed on social networking sites, peer-to-peer services and event-driven information such as breaking news or sports. This survey indicates that significant percentages of U.S. and U.K. employees regularly visit social networking sites, view news and events online and engage in file sharing activities - sometimes work-related, but often not. To receive the full report, including key findings, highlights, and summary, simply fill out the short form below. |
