PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 29 (AScribe Newswire) -- More and more employees are surfing the Web for personal reasons during work hours, and according to Saint Joseph's University's Dr. Claire Simmers and Drexel University's Dr. Murugan Anandarajan, it could be beneficial for employees and employers. In a new book entitled "Personal Web Usage in the Workplace: A Guide to Effective Human Resources Management" (Information Science Publishing), they explore the constructive side of personal Web usage.
Better time management, reduction in stress, adding to skill sets, and helping to achieve a balance between work and personal life are some of the advantages cited in the book.
"Personal Web usage in the workplace has a negative perception, especially among administrators who often see it as inefficient and creating a decrease in work productivity," said Dr. Simmers, associate professor of management.
The book suggests that personal Web usage can contribute to employees' continuous learning by helping them stay current on world events and business news, as well as provide support for education through formal classes and professional associations.
"Today, organizations demand more human capital and 'knowledge workers' who can perform at a higher level, but they are reluctant to view personal Web usage as a tool that could help employees perform their jobs more effectively," added Dr. Simmers. "If there is a level of virtual trust built between employees and organizations, then the use of the Internet can prove to be productive."
The study conducted by Drs. Simmers and Anandarajan, one of several presented in the book, analyzed 316 surveys of employees who were either part-time M.B.A. students from a northeastern university, or one of three contacts of each student; all of them had Web access at work.
Founded by the Society of Jesus in 1851, Saint Joseph's
University advances the professional and personal ambitions
of men and women by providing a demanding, yet supportive,
educational experience. One of only 137 schools with a Phi
Beta Kappa chapter and AACSB business school accreditation,
Saint Joseph's is home to 3,900 full-time undergraduates and
3,400 graduate, part-time and doctoral students. Steeped in
the 450-year Jesuit tradition of scholarship and service,
the university challenges students to exceed their highest
aspirations, fosters the mature development of values and
deepens a desire to help shape the world.
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