The Pros and Cons of Personal Internet Use at Work
By Jennifer Henderson When I was a recent college graduate, at my first job as an assistant editor, my boss caught me wasting time at work talking to my then-boyfriend (now husband) on the phone. She was really nice about it, but did express concern that personal phone calls cut into productivity. I got the message and stopped those calls because I knew she was right; talking on the phone during work hours did reduce my productivity. Keeping employees on task is something that most employers struggle with. Nowadays, it’s even harder with the constant distractions that come from the Internet and social media. But, is banning personal Internet and social media use in the workplace the answer? What are the pros and cons of personal Internet use at work?…
