Why Your Employer Shouldn't Ban Facebook [INFOGRAPHIC]

Sure, maybe Facebook does distract you a bit during the day, but the real distraction, according to workers questioned for a new survey, is chatty coworkers (14%), followed closely by computer glitches and meetings (both at 11%). Only 5% of workers said Facebook and Twitter is their biggest distraction at the office. In fact, 44% said social networks increase productivity.

Employers have been banning social networking sites since they started, but in the past several years some workplaces are recognizing the benefits -- and sometimes necessity -- of social networks for both their employees' satisfaction and business.

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Another survey about Facebook in the workplace showed that using the site actually improves worker productivity. Why is this? The study said being on social networks allows workers to take a break and also virtually socialize with others, increasing feelings of happiness.

The survey was conducted by Amplitude Research during August 2012 among a nationwide panel of business and consumer professionals. 300 people were surveyed in the study commissioned by TrackVia, makers of a cloud-based application platform.

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Does your employer allow you to get on Facebook or Twitter at work? What do you think about rules restricting access to social networking sites? Tell us in the comments.

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This story originally published on Mashable here.

Source: http://news.yahoo.com/why-employer-shouldnt-ban-facebook-infographic-155424652.html

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