Survey: Social Media Usage in Work Hours

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Curated by Paul Helmick

Recent data shows significant time spent by employees on social media during work hours.

This behavior affects productivity and corporate bandwidth usage.

Paul’s Perspective:

Understanding the implications of social media use in the workplace is crucial. It identifies areas where guidelines or policies may be required, while also recognizing where it can be fostered for business gains.

Key Points in Article:

  • Average worker spends 1.5 hours a day on social media.
  • Companies lose potential revenue due to reduced productivity.
  • Social networking’s role in marketing and communication also adds positive value.

Strategic Actions:

  1. Assess actual time employees spend on social media.
  2. Analyze the impact on work productivity.
  3. Develop policies balancing productive use and overuse.
  4. Implement monitoring systems for network usage.
  5. Create training programs on effective social media use.

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The Bottom Line:

  • Recent data shows significant time spent by employees on social media during work hours.
  • This behavior affects productivity and corporate bandwidth usage.

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