4.02.2009

Yeah! I Knew It!

It is absolutely silly that companies spend tens and hundreds of thousands of dollars to "catch" one 9$/hr clerk sending a Hallmark card to grandma...

Now there's research to show how really silly that is.

"Short and unobtrusive breaks, such as a quick surf of the Internet, enables the mind to rest itself, leading to a higher total net concentration for a days' work, and as a result, increased productivity," he said.

and

"Firms spend millions on software to block their employees from watching videos, using social networking sites or shopping online under the pretence that it costs millions in lost productivity," said Coker. "That's not always the case."

See more: Hey, boss! Facebook makes better employees

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