While a lot of people will say they are super busy at work, a new survey finds many are probably spending their work hours doing anything but their job.
According to the survey:
- Most employees do about 10 non-work related tasks in the office each day.
- Employees admit they could probably finish their work in as little as six hours, but are usually too busy to even go outside.
So, what type of non-work related tasks are folks doing?
- Well half say they will regularly check the weather instead of working.
- 70% have researched and booked a vacation.
- Folks admit sending 30% of their day browsing social media, printing personal documents and buying concert tickets.
- 37% have checked the menu of a restaurant they’re going to be dining at.
- Other non-work related tasks done in the office include:
- Checking your bank balance
- Paying a bill
- Checking train times
- Booking a doctor's appointment
- Instant messaging friends
- Booking a dental appointment
- Clothes shopping online
- Posting personal mail
- Organizing a night out with friends
So, what are the consequences of all this non-work-related activity?
- 25% of employees say they’ve received “a slap on the wrist” from their bosses.
- 10% have missed an important work deadline.
- Another 10% say they’ve been fired for doing too much personal business at the office.
Source:SWNS Digital