That's because most employers recognize that using the internet for errands or short personal breaks has become part of the fabric of normal human behavior. And as employees spend more time in the office, they turn to the web to handle the details of their personal and professional life.
Some employers think personal web use has made their employees more efficient.
Employers who respect the personal time of their employees and trust them to use the web responsibly will reap the benefits of a content and web-savvy workforce. The internet has created new opportunities and risks for companies, including productivity problems, bandwidth concerns and legal issues. Controlling employee internet usage protects both companies and employees. The internet has given workers access to new information at their desktops. This recreational surfing can cost companies millions of dollars in lost productivity.