Surfing on Company Time Boosts Productivity

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By Kevin Spak, Newser Staff

Posted Apr 2, 2009 12:20 PM CDT

(Newser) – If your boss catches you reading this article, don’t sweat it. A little recreational internet use on the job makes for more productive employees, according to a new Australian study. The study surveyed 300 people, 70% of whom engaged in a little WILB—“... Read full story »

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