Comments on: Employers getting tough on social network use at work http://www.blogherald.com/2009/08/19/employers-getting-tough-on-social-network-use-at-work/ The leading source of news covering social media and the blogosphere. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 09:18:59 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Katrina March http://www.blogherald.com/2009/08/19/employers-getting-tough-on-social-network-use-at-work/comment-page-1/#comment-1104497 Katrina March Thu, 20 Aug 2009 09:53:15 +0000 http://www.blogherald.com/?p=13857#comment-1104497 I admit, these social networking sites can be tempting and addictive, especially some games on Facebook . Outside the office, one can just spend hours playing these games. That can be one good reason why employers do not want their employees to use these social networking sites while at work. On the other hand, gxg and Boris also have a point. Employees can be allowed to use these sites during lunch or break times, and they can be a good form of relaxation. Since many employees would most likely not agree to employers blocking these networking sites, both parties can probably compromise and agree on certain rules to observe regarding the use of social networking sites at work... although this idea would really depend on the employers' generosity. I admit, these social networking sites can be tempting and addictive, especially some games on Facebook . Outside the office, one can just spend hours playing these games. That can be one good reason why employers do not want their employees to use these social networking sites while at work.

On the other hand, gxg and Boris also have a point. Employees can be allowed to use these sites during lunch or break times, and they can be a good form of relaxation. Since many employees would most likely not agree to employers blocking these networking sites, both parties can probably compromise and agree on certain rules to observe regarding the use of social networking sites at work… although this idea would really depend on the employers’ generosity.

]]> By: Joy-Mari http://www.blogherald.com/2009/08/19/employers-getting-tough-on-social-network-use-at-work/comment-page-1/#comment-1104475 Joy-Mari Wed, 19 Aug 2009 13:26:16 +0000 http://www.blogherald.com/?p=13857#comment-1104475 It'll save company bandwidth, sure, but it might decrease productivity: people will find other websites to peruse; they'll use their smartphones instead of the work's internet connection; and they'll spend more time smoking outside. It’ll save company bandwidth, sure, but it might decrease productivity: people will find other websites to peruse; they’ll use their smartphones instead of the work’s internet connection; and they’ll spend more time smoking outside.

]]> By: Boris http://www.blogherald.com/2009/08/19/employers-getting-tough-on-social-network-use-at-work/comment-page-1/#comment-1104473 Boris Wed, 19 Aug 2009 12:06:07 +0000 http://www.blogherald.com/?p=13857#comment-1104473 nothing wrong with just lunchtimes - I figure you should be working during work time - but I can see how some people are using it as a virtual water cooler. nothing wrong with just lunchtimes – I figure you should be working during work time – but I can see how some people are using it as a virtual water cooler.

]]> By: gxg http://www.blogherald.com/2009/08/19/employers-getting-tough-on-social-network-use-at-work/comment-page-1/#comment-1104470 gxg Wed, 19 Aug 2009 10:33:24 +0000 http://www.blogherald.com/?p=13857#comment-1104470 I vote to keep access to sites open, a little break from work can relax you. Of course, I'm not the one deciding these things at my work place :( I vote to keep access to sites open, a little break from work can relax you.
Of course, I’m not the one deciding these things at my work place :(

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