New research indicates that web slacking at work appears to be pervasive. From the story:

…Everyone does it, from senior managers to entry-level employees — and researchers figure that means management attempts to clamp down on Internet use may be missing the mark.

Indeed, “installing filters to block access to Web sites and e-mail services could backfire by reducing job satisfaction and thus productivity, researchers wrote.”

The kicker? The study involved 1,024 participants. Coincidence?

On a related, personal note, I had a discussion today with a co-worker about how her boss had been coming down on the fact she had so many open browser tabs — some with non work-related content. My view was ‘big deal’, so long as she performed her duties to the standard (or above) set for her. There’s something to be said for esprit de corps.

In any case, I hadn’t yet read the article.

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