Study favors those who use Web at work

 
BY PAULA BURKES
Published: April 19, 2009

Caught Twittering or on Facebook at work? It’ll make you a better employee, according to a recent study of the University of Melbourne that found people who surf the Internet for personal reasons at work are 9 percent more productive than those who don’t.

"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...


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