Cyberloafing

A new report from the National University of Singapore says that spending time online could make workers more productie, and that so-called cyberloafing can refresh workers mentally after long periods of work. ❋ Unknown (2011)

Although personal Web browsing is generally seen as a workplace problem, Chen and his colleague, Vivien Lim, set out to determine if so-called 'cyberloafing' had any benefits. ❋ Michael Kesterton (2011)

Moreover, for many workers, however, using the Internet for "cyberloafing" or "cyberslacking" is a way of alleviating boredom, regardless of how busy they are with work or how much they have to do, the survey found. ❋ Unknown (2009)

For many workers, however, using the Internet for "cyberloafing" or "cyberslacking" is a way of alleviating boredom, regardless of how busy they are with work or how much they have to do. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Finally, there is the burgeoning field of cyberloafing. ❋ Susan Adams (2010)

In fact, cyberloafing -- the nonwork-related use of computers by employees -- often gives temporary cover to those who want to appear busy, if they can master the furrowed brow, the studious squint at the monitor (while bidding on eBay). ❋ Unknown (2009)

What is interesting is the gender divide: Women tend to feel cyberloafing distracts them from work, postponing deadlines and completing less work. ❋ Unknown (2008)