Do you find yourself less productive at work due to social media?

Here's a link which says social media makes us less productive and more creative... click here http://www.blogher.com/whoa-social-media-changes-our-brain?from=comments

I agree to this that social media does lessen our productivity and also mars the quality of work. Even in many organizations, social networking sites are blocked..but does it still stop or prevent people from using social media. Now every one owns a smart phone with internet connectivity. So blocking sites in office doesn't really help. What is your take on this issue?

Here's a link which says social media makes us less productive and more creative... click here http://www.blogher.com/whoa-social-media-changes-our-brain?from=comments

I agree to this that social media does lessen our productivity and also mars the quality of work. Even in many organizations, social networking sites are blocked..but does it still stop or prevent people from using social media. Now every one owns a smart phone with internet connectivity. So blocking sites in office doesn't really help. What is your take on this issue?

In my case Social media has boosted my productivity and sharpened my creativity. I do not believe in using the work place connectivity.

Here's a link which says social media makes us less productive and more creative... click here http://www.blogher.com/whoa-social-media-changes-our-brain?from=comments

I agree to this that social media does lessen our productivity and also mars the quality of work. Even in many organizations, social networking sites are blocked..but does it still stop or prevent people from using social media. Now every one owns a smart phone with internet connectivity. So blocking sites in office doesn't really help. What is your take on this issue?

In my case Social media has boosted my productivity and sharpened my creativity. I do not believe in using the work place connectivity.

Partly true in my case too..without using social media or other similar sites, I would not come to know about Boddunan or other similar sites. But, while working in an IT giant, I never really used social media not even through my phone..because it does distract me.

Here's a link which says social media makes us less productive and more creative... click here http://www.blogher.com/whoa-social-media-changes-our-brain?from=comments

I agree to this that social media does lessen our productivity and also mars the quality of work. Even in many organizations, social networking sites are blocked..but does it still stop or prevent people from using social media. Now every one owns a smart phone with internet connectivity. So blocking sites in office doesn't really help. What is your take on this issue?

In my case Social media has boosted my productivity and sharpened my creativity. I do not believe in using the work place connectivity.

Partly true in my case too..without using social media or other similar sites, I would not come to know about Boddunan or other similar sites. But, while working in an IT giant, I never really used social media not even through my phone..because it does distract me.

In my case it's fully true because the social media connection paved way for many private jobs which keeps me occupied all the day.

Here's a link which says social media makes us less productive and more creative... click here http://www.blogher.com/whoa-social-media-changes-our-brain?from=comments

I agree to this that social media does lessen our productivity and also mars the quality of work. Even in many organizations, social networking sites are blocked..but does it still stop or prevent people from using social media. Now every one owns a smart phone with internet connectivity. So blocking sites in office doesn't really help. What is your take on this issue?

In my case Social media has boosted my productivity and sharpened my creativity. I do not believe in using the work place connectivity.

Partly true in my case too..without using social media or other similar sites, I would not come to know about Boddunan or other similar sites. But, while working in an IT giant, I never really used social media not even through my phone..because it does distract me.

In my case it's fully true because the social media connection paved way for many private jobs which keeps me occupied all the day.

Okay so for you access to social media has done more good. Well, we need to see what others have to say about this.

Here's a link which says social media makes us less productive and more creative... click here http://www.blogher.com/whoa-social-media-changes-our-brain?from=comments

I agree to this that social media does lessen our productivity and also mars the quality of work. Even in many organizations, social networking sites are blocked..but does it still stop or prevent people from using social media. Now every one owns a smart phone with internet connectivity. So blocking sites in office doesn't really help. What is your take on this issue?

In my case Social media has boosted my productivity and sharpened my creativity. I do not believe in using the work place connectivity.

Partly true in my case too..without using social media or other similar sites, I would not come to know about Boddunan or other similar sites. But, while working in an IT giant, I never really used social media not even through my phone..because it does distract me.

In my case it's fully true because the social media connection paved way for many private jobs which keeps me occupied all the day.

Okay so for you access to social media has done more good. Well, we need to see what others have to say about this.

One thing is for certain. Those who use work place connectivity just for the thrill derived from social media will certainly lose their office productivity. This fact I know. That's why I make my own arrangement to get the best of two worlds.

Here's a link which says social media makes us less productive and more creative... click here http://www.blogher.com/whoa-social-media-changes-our-brain?from=comments

I agree to this that social media does lessen our productivity and also mars the quality of work. Even in many organizations, social networking sites are blocked..but does it still stop or prevent people from using social media. Now every one owns a smart phone with internet connectivity. So blocking sites in office doesn't really help. What is your take on this issue?

In my case Social media has boosted my productivity and sharpened my creativity. I do not believe in using the work place connectivity.

Partly true in my case too..without using social media or other similar sites, I would not come to know about Boddunan or other similar sites. But, while working in an IT giant, I never really used social media not even through my phone..because it does distract me.

In my case it's fully true because the social media connection paved way for many private jobs which keeps me occupied all the day.

Okay so for you access to social media has done more good. Well, we need to see what others have to say about this.

One thing is for certain. Those who use work place connectivity just for the thrill derived from social media will certainly lose their office productivity. This fact I know. That's why I make my own arrangement to get the best of two worlds.

Yes, that is why certain organizations completely shut out internet access and it is given only on a project basis. Ideally as Instructional Designers, we needed access to internet while working, but for those who do programming and all, they weren't allowed to use internet. But I also feel we internet to get access to news and other sites which help us in furthering our knowledge.

Here's a link which says social media makes us less productive and more creative... click here http://www.blogher.com/whoa-social-media-changes-our-brain?from=comments

I agree to this that social media does lessen our productivity and also mars the quality of work. Even in many organizations, social networking sites are blocked..but does it still stop or prevent people from using social media. Now every one owns a smart phone with internet connectivity. So blocking sites in office doesn't really help. What is your take on this issue?

In my case Social media has boosted my productivity and sharpened my creativity. I do not believe in using the work place connectivity.

Partly true in my case too..without using social media or other similar sites, I would not come to know about Boddunan or other similar sites. But, while working in an IT giant, I never really used social media not even through my phone..because it does distract me.

In my case it's fully true because the social media connection paved way for many private jobs which keeps me occupied all the day.

Okay so for you access to social media has done more good. Well, we need to see what others have to say about this.

One thing is for certain. Those who use work place connectivity just for the thrill derived from social media will certainly lose their office productivity. This fact I know. That's why I make my own arrangement to get the best of two worlds.

Yes, that is why certain organizations completely shut out internet access and it is given only on a project basis. Ideally as Instructional Designers, we needed access to internet while working, but for those who do programming and all, they weren't allowed to use internet. But I also feel we internet to get access to news and other sites which help us in furthering our knowledge.

Even for furthering and updating my knowledge I use my own computer and I Pad. Because of my not using office connection, I'm very forward in office productivity which makes my Boss happy.

Here's a link which says social media makes us less productive and more creative... click here http://www.blogher.com/whoa-social-media-changes-our-brain?from=comments

I agree to this that social media does lessen our productivity and also mars the quality of work. Even in many organizations, social networking sites are blocked..but does it still stop or prevent people from using social media. Now every one owns a smart phone with internet connectivity. So blocking sites in office doesn't really help. What is your take on this issue?

In my case Social media has boosted my productivity and sharpened my creativity. I do not believe in using the work place connectivity.

Partly true in my case too..without using social media or other similar sites, I would not come to know about Boddunan or other similar sites. But, while working in an IT giant, I never really used social media not even through my phone..because it does distract me.

In my case it's fully true because the social media connection paved way for many private jobs which keeps me occupied all the day.

Okay so for you access to social media has done more good. Well, we need to see what others have to say about this.

One thing is for certain. Those who use work place connectivity just for the thrill derived from social media will certainly lose their office productivity. This fact I know. That's why I make my own arrangement to get the best of two worlds.

Yes, that is why certain organizations completely shut out internet access and it is given only on a project basis. Ideally as Instructional Designers, we needed access to internet while working, but for those who do programming and all, they weren't allowed to use internet. But I also feel we internet to get access to news and other sites which help us in furthering our knowledge.

Even for furthering and updating my knowledge I use my own computer and I Pad. Because of my not using office connection, I'm very forward in office productivity which makes my Boss happy.

In Infosys..we weren't allowed to carry our own laptop for security issues, certainly we had no choice but to use computer to work. But work related research is and was always encouraged.

Here's a link which says social media makes us less productive and more creative... click here http://www.blogher.com/whoa-social-media-changes-our-brain?from=comments

I agree to this that social media does lessen our productivity and also mars the quality of work. Even in many organizations, social networking sites are blocked..but does it still stop or prevent people from using social media. Now every one owns a smart phone with internet connectivity. So blocking sites in office doesn't really help. What is your take on this issue?

In my case Social media has boosted my productivity and sharpened my creativity. I do not believe in using the work place connectivity.

Partly true in my case too..without using social media or other similar sites, I would not come to know about Boddunan or other similar sites. But, while working in an IT giant, I never really used social media not even through my phone..because it does distract me.

In my case it's fully true because the social media connection paved way for many private jobs which keeps me occupied all the day.

Okay so for you access to social media has done more good. Well, we need to see what others have to say about this.

One thing is for certain. Those who use work place connectivity just for the thrill derived from social media will certainly lose their office productivity. This fact I know. That's why I make my own arrangement to get the best of two worlds.

Yes, that is why certain organizations completely shut out internet access and it is given only on a project basis. Ideally as Instructional Designers, we needed access to internet while working, but for those who do programming and all, they weren't allowed to use internet. But I also feel we internet to get access to news and other sites which help us in furthering our knowledge.

Even for furthering and updating my knowledge I use my own computer and I Pad. Because of my not using office connection, I'm very forward in office productivity which makes my Boss happy.

In Infosys..we weren't allowed to carry our own laptop for security issues, certainly we had no choice but to use computer to work. But work related research is and was always encouraged.

INFOSYS is justified. Narayana muthy has his own set of work culture that made it a giant in IT sphere.

Here's a link which says social media makes us less productive and more creative... click here http://www.blogher.com/whoa-social-media-changes-our-brain?from=comments

I agree to this that social media does lessen our productivity and also mars the quality of work. Even in many organizations, social networking sites are blocked..but does it still stop or prevent people from using social media. Now every one owns a smart phone with internet connectivity. So blocking sites in office doesn't really help. What is your take on this issue?

In my case Social media has boosted my productivity and sharpened my creativity. I do not believe in using the work place connectivity.

Partly true in my case too..without using social media or other similar sites, I would not come to know about Boddunan or other similar sites. But, while working in an IT giant, I never really used social media not even through my phone..because it does distract me.

In my case it's fully true because the social media connection paved way for many private jobs which keeps me occupied all the day.

Okay so for you access to social media has done more good. Well, we need to see what others have to say about this.

One thing is for certain. Those who use work place connectivity just for the thrill derived from social media will certainly lose their office productivity. This fact I know. That's why I make my own arrangement to get the best of two worlds.

Yes, that is why certain organizations completely shut out internet access and it is given only on a project basis. Ideally as Instructional Designers, we needed access to internet while working, but for those who do programming and all, they weren't allowed to use internet. But I also feel we internet to get access to news and other sites which help us in furthering our knowledge.

Even for furthering and updating my knowledge I use my own computer and I Pad. Because of my not using office connection, I'm very forward in office productivity which makes my Boss happy.

In Infosys..we weren't allowed to carry our own laptop for security issues, certainly we had no choice but to use computer to work. But work related research is and was always encouraged.

INFOSYS is justified. Narayana muthy has his own set of work culture that made it a giant in IT sphere.

Yes, but again in Accenture, people can freely access internet. But the point is internet access should be given and it is okay if social media is blocked at work place..I believe one should concentrate on work rather than updating status on social media..be it any such site.

Here's a link which says social media makes us less productive and more creative... click here http://www.blogher.com/whoa-social-media-changes-our-brain?from=comments

I agree to this that social media does lessen our productivity and also mars the quality of work. Even in many organizations, social networking sites are blocked..but does it still stop or prevent people from using social media. Now every one owns a smart phone with internet connectivity. So blocking sites in office doesn't really help. What is your take on this issue?

In my case Social media has boosted my productivity and sharpened my creativity. I do not believe in using the work place connectivity.

Partly true in my case too..without using social media or other similar sites, I would not come to know about Boddunan or other similar sites. But, while working in an IT giant, I never really used social media not even through my phone..because it does distract me.

In my case it's fully true because the social media connection paved way for many private jobs which keeps me occupied all the day.

Okay so for you access to social media has done more good. Well, we need to see what others have to say about this.

One thing is for certain. Those who use work place connectivity just for the thrill derived from social media will certainly lose their office productivity. This fact I know. That's why I make my own arrangement to get the best of two worlds.

Yes, that is why certain organizations completely shut out internet access and it is given only on a project basis. Ideally as Instructional Designers, we needed access to internet while working, but for those who do programming and all, they weren't allowed to use internet. But I also feel we internet to get access to news and other sites which help us in furthering our knowledge.

Even for furthering and updating my knowledge I use my own computer and I Pad. Because of my not using office connection, I'm very forward in office productivity which makes my Boss happy.

In Infosys..we weren't allowed to carry our own laptop for security issues, certainly we had no choice but to use computer to work. But work related research is and was always encouraged.

INFOSYS is justified. Narayana muthy has his own set of work culture that made it a giant in IT sphere.

Yes, but again in Accenture, people can freely access internet. But the point is internet access should be given and it is okay if social media is blocked at work place..I believe one should concentrate on work rather than updating status on social media..be it any such site.

Remember your job is your bread earner. You have to earn every penny for the work. Not for enjoying your social media. In this connection, i have my own norms of discipline. This paid me dividends and continue to do so.

Here's a link which says social media makes us less productive and more creative... click here http://www.blogher.com/whoa-social-media-changes-our-brain?from=comments

I agree to this that social media does lessen our productivity and also mars the quality of work. Even in many organizations, social networking sites are blocked..but does it still stop or prevent people from using social media. Now every one owns a smart phone with internet connectivity. So blocking sites in office doesn't really help. What is your take on this issue?

In my case Social media has boosted my productivity and sharpened my creativity. I do not believe in using the work place connectivity.

Partly true in my case too..without using social media or other similar sites, I would not come to know about Boddunan or other similar sites. But, while working in an IT giant, I never really used social media not even through my phone..because it does distract me.

In my case it's fully true because the social media connection paved way for many private jobs which keeps me occupied all the day.

Okay so for you access to social media has done more good. Well, we need to see what others have to say about this.

One thing is for certain. Those who use work place connectivity just for the thrill derived from social media will certainly lose their office productivity. This fact I know. That's why I make my own arrangement to get the best of two worlds.

Yes, that is why certain organizations completely shut out internet access and it is given only on a project basis. Ideally as Instructional Designers, we needed access to internet while working, but for those who do programming and all, they weren't allowed to use internet. But I also feel we internet to get access to news and other sites which help us in furthering our knowledge.

Even for furthering and updating my knowledge I use my own computer and I Pad. Because of my not using office connection, I'm very forward in office productivity which makes my Boss happy.

In Infosys..we weren't allowed to carry our own laptop for security issues, certainly we had no choice but to use computer to work. But work related research is and was always encouraged.

INFOSYS is justified. Narayana muthy has his own set of work culture that made it a giant in IT sphere.

Yes, but again in Accenture, people can freely access internet. But the point is internet access should be given and it is okay if social media is blocked at work place..I believe one should concentrate on work rather than updating status on social media..be it any such site.

Remember your job is your bread earner. You have to earn every penny for the work. Not for enjoying your social media. In this connection, i have my own norms of discipline. This paid me dividends and continue to do so.

Yes, I too believe and agree with you and have said the same in the last post. Social media can be accessed/used at home. We should respect the company policies. However, if I have to answer per the thread title, I would say partly yes for those who are hooked on to such sites, for them productivity definitely suffers and for those who do their work diligently and can make good use of internet for their benefit..social media doesn't effect them.

Here's a link which says social media makes us less productive and more creative... click here http://www.blogher.com/whoa-social-media-changes-our-brain?from=comments

I agree to this that social media does lessen our productivity and also mars the quality of work. Even in many organizations, social networking sites are blocked..but does it still stop or prevent people from using social media. Now every one owns a smart phone with internet connectivity. So blocking sites in office doesn't really help. What is your take on this issue?

In my case Social media has boosted my productivity and sharpened my creativity. I do not believe in using the work place connectivity.

Partly true in my case too..without using social media or other similar sites, I would not come to know about Boddunan or other similar sites. But, while working in an IT giant, I never really used social media not even through my phone..because it does distract me.

In my case it's fully true because the social media connection paved way for many private jobs which keeps me occupied all the day.

Okay so for you access to social media has done more good. Well, we need to see what others have to say about this.

One thing is for certain. Those who use work place connectivity just for the thrill derived from social media will certainly lose their office productivity. This fact I know. That's why I make my own arrangement to get the best of two worlds.

Yes, that is why certain organizations completely shut out internet access and it is given only on a project basis. Ideally as Instructional Designers, we needed access to internet while working, but for those who do programming and all, they weren't allowed to use internet. But I also feel we internet to get access to news and other sites which help us in furthering our knowledge.

Even for furthering and updating my knowledge I use my own computer and I Pad. Because of my not using office connection, I'm very forward in office productivity which makes my Boss happy.

In Infosys..we weren't allowed to carry our own laptop for security issues, certainly we had no choice but to use computer to work. But work related research is and was always encouraged.

INFOSYS is justified. Narayana muthy has his own set of work culture that made it a giant in IT sphere.

Yes, but again in Accenture, people can freely access internet. But the point is internet access should be given and it is okay if social media is blocked at work place..I believe one should concentrate on work rather than updating status on social media..be it any such site.

Remember your job is your bread earner. You have to earn every penny for the work. Not for enjoying your social media. In this connection, i have my own norms of discipline. This paid me dividends and continue to do so.

Yes, I too believe and agree with you and have said the same in the last post. Social media can be accessed/used at home. We should respect the company policies. However, if I have to answer per the thread title, I would say partly yes for those who are hooked on to such sites, for them productivity definitely suffers and for those who do their work diligently and can make good use of internet for their benefit..social media doesn't effect them.

Thankfully using the net diligently has come naturally for me. There are different slots for different purposes in my life. I will never violate the ethical part of Internet.

Here's a link which says social media makes us less productive and more creative... click here http://www.blogher.com/whoa-social-media-changes-our-brain?from=comments

I agree to this that social media does lessen our productivity and also mars the quality of work. Even in many organizations, social networking sites are blocked..but does it still stop or prevent people from using social media. Now every one owns a smart phone with internet connectivity. So blocking sites in office doesn't really help. What is your take on this issue?

In my case Social media has boosted my productivity and sharpened my creativity. I do not believe in using the work place connectivity.

Partly true in my case too..without using social media or other similar sites, I would not come to know about Boddunan or other similar sites. But, while working in an IT giant, I never really used social media not even through my phone..because it does distract me.

In my case it's fully true because the social media connection paved way for many private jobs which keeps me occupied all the day.

Okay so for you access to social media has done more good. Well, we need to see what others have to say about this.

One thing is for certain. Those who use work place connectivity just for the thrill derived from social media will certainly lose their office productivity. This fact I know. That's why I make my own arrangement to get the best of two worlds.

Yes, that is why certain organizations completely shut out internet access and it is given only on a project basis. Ideally as Instructional Designers, we needed access to internet while working, but for those who do programming and all, they weren't allowed to use internet. But I also feel we internet to get access to news and other sites which help us in furthering our knowledge.

Even for furthering and updating my knowledge I use my own computer and I Pad. Because of my not using office connection, I'm very forward in office productivity which makes my Boss happy.

In Infosys..we weren't allowed to carry our own laptop for security issues, certainly we had no choice but to use computer to work. But work related research is and was always encouraged.

INFOSYS is justified. Narayana muthy has his own set of work culture that made it a giant in IT sphere.

Yes, but again in Accenture, people can freely access internet. But the point is internet access should be given and it is okay if social media is blocked at work place..I believe one should concentrate on work rather than updating status on social media..be it any such site.

Remember your job is your bread earner. You have to earn every penny for the work. Not for enjoying your social media. In this connection, i have my own norms of discipline. This paid me dividends and continue to do so.

Yes, I too believe and agree with you and have said the same in the last post. Social media can be accessed/used at home. We should respect the company policies. However, if I have to answer per the thread title, I would say partly yes for those who are hooked on to such sites, for them productivity definitely suffers and for those who do their work diligently and can make good use of internet for their benefit..social media doesn't effect them.

Thankfully using the net diligently has come naturally for me. There are different slots for different purposes in my life. I will never violate the ethical part of Internet.

Me too..while working I concentrate on my work and others thing can be done at leisure time.

Here's a link which says social media makes us less productive and more creative... click here http://www.blogher.com/whoa-social-media-changes-our-brain?from=comments

I agree to this that social media does lessen our productivity and also mars the quality of work. Even in many organizations, social networking sites are blocked..but does it still stop or prevent people from using social media. Now every one owns a smart phone with internet connectivity. So blocking sites in office doesn't really help. What is your take on this issue?

In my case Social media has boosted my productivity and sharpened my creativity. I do not believe in using the work place connectivity.

Partly true in my case too..without using social media or other similar sites, I would not come to know about Boddunan or other similar sites. But, while working in an IT giant, I never really used social media not even through my phone..because it does distract me.

In my case it's fully true because the social media connection paved way for many private jobs which keeps me occupied all the day.

Okay so for you access to social media has done more good. Well, we need to see what others have to say about this.

One thing is for certain. Those who use work place connectivity just for the thrill derived from social media will certainly lose their office productivity. This fact I know. That's why I make my own arrangement to get the best of two worlds.

Yes, that is why certain organizations completely shut out internet access and it is given only on a project basis. Ideally as Instructional Designers, we needed access to internet while working, but for those who do programming and all, they weren't allowed to use internet. But I also feel we internet to get access to news and other sites which help us in furthering our knowledge.

Even for furthering and updating my knowledge I use my own computer and I Pad. Because of my not using office connection, I'm very forward in office productivity which makes my Boss happy.

In Infosys..we weren't allowed to carry our own laptop for security issues, certainly we had no choice but to use computer to work. But work related research is and was always encouraged.

INFOSYS is justified. Narayana muthy has his own set of work culture that made it a giant in IT sphere.

Yes, but again in Accenture, people can freely access internet. But the point is internet access should be given and it is okay if social media is blocked at work place..I believe one should concentrate on work rather than updating status on social media..be it any such site.

Remember your job is your bread earner. You have to earn every penny for the work. Not for enjoying your social media. In this connection, i have my own norms of discipline. This paid me dividends and continue to do so.

Yes, I too believe and agree with you and have said the same in the last post. Social media can be accessed/used at home. We should respect the company policies. However, if I have to answer per the thread title, I would say partly yes for those who are hooked on to such sites, for them productivity definitely suffers and for those who do their work diligently and can make good use of internet for their benefit..social media doesn't effect them.

Thankfully using the net diligently has come naturally for me. There are different slots for different purposes in my life. I will never violate the ethical part of Internet.

Me too..while working I concentrate on my work and others thing can be done at leisure time.

Using your own computer is the safest bet. Here no body can point out an accusing finger. The question of losing the productivity in the office doesn't arise.

Here's a link which says social media makes us less productive and more creative... click here http://www.blogher.com/whoa-social-media-changes-our-brain?from=comments

I agree to this that social media does lessen our productivity and also mars the quality of work. Even in many organizations, social networking sites are blocked..but does it still stop or prevent people from using social media. Now every one owns a smart phone with internet connectivity. So blocking sites in office doesn't really help. What is your take on this issue?

In my case Social media has boosted my productivity and sharpened my creativity. I do not believe in using the work place connectivity.

Partly true in my case too..without using social media or other similar sites, I would not come to know about Boddunan or other similar sites. But, while working in an IT giant, I never really used social media not even through my phone..because it does distract me.

In my case it's fully true because the social media connection paved way for many private jobs which keeps me occupied all the day.

Okay so for you access to social media has done more good. Well, we need to see what others have to say about this.

One thing is for certain. Those who use work place connectivity just for the thrill derived from social media will certainly lose their office productivity. This fact I know. That's why I make my own arrangement to get the best of two worlds.

Yes, that is why certain organizations completely shut out internet access and it is given only on a project basis. Ideally as Instructional Designers, we needed access to internet while working, but for those who do programming and all, they weren't allowed to use internet. But I also feel we internet to get access to news and other sites which help us in furthering our knowledge.

Even for furthering and updating my knowledge I use my own computer and I Pad. Because of my not using office connection, I'm very forward in office productivity which makes my Boss happy.

In Infosys..we weren't allowed to carry our own laptop for security issues, certainly we had no choice but to use computer to work. But work related research is and was always encouraged.

INFOSYS is justified. Narayana muthy has his own set of work culture that made it a giant in IT sphere.

Yes, but again in Accenture, people can freely access internet. But the point is internet access should be given and it is okay if social media is blocked at work place..I believe one should concentrate on work rather than updating status on social media..be it any such site.

Remember your job is your bread earner. You have to earn every penny for the work. Not for enjoying your social media. In this connection, i have my own norms of discipline. This paid me dividends and continue to do so.

Yes, I too believe and agree with you and have said the same in the last post. Social media can be accessed/used at home. We should respect the company policies. However, if I have to answer per the thread title, I would say partly yes for those who are hooked on to such sites, for them productivity definitely suffers and for those who do their work diligently and can make good use of internet for their benefit..social media doesn't effect them.

Thankfully using the net diligently has come naturally for me. There are different slots for different purposes in my life. I will never violate the ethical part of Internet.

Me too..while working I concentrate on my work and others thing can be done at leisure time.

Using your own computer is the safest bet. Here no body can point out an accusing finger. The question of losing the productivity in the office doesn't arise.

But only if you are allowed to carry your own laptop...yes there's no problem..also if you give quality work with minimal errors, then using social media wouldn't become a constraint.

Here's a link which says social media makes us less productive and more creative... click here http://www.blogher.com/whoa-social-media-changes-our-brain?from=comments

I agree to this that social media does lessen our productivity and also mars the quality of work. Even in many organizations, social networking sites are blocked..but does it still stop or prevent people from using social media. Now every one owns a smart phone with internet connectivity. So blocking sites in office doesn't really help. What is your take on this issue?

In my case Social media has boosted my productivity and sharpened my creativity. I do not believe in using the work place connectivity.

Partly true in my case too..without using social media or other similar sites, I would not come to know about Boddunan or other similar sites. But, while working in an IT giant, I never really used social media not even through my phone..because it does distract me.

In my case it's fully true because the social media connection paved way for many private jobs which keeps me occupied all the day.

Okay so for you access to social media has done more good. Well, we need to see what others have to say about this.

One thing is for certain. Those who use work place connectivity just for the thrill derived from social media will certainly lose their office productivity. This fact I know. That's why I make my own arrangement to get the best of two worlds.

Yes, that is why certain organizations completely shut out internet access and it is given only on a project basis. Ideally as Instructional Designers, we needed access to internet while working, but for those who do programming and all, they weren't allowed to use internet. But I also feel we internet to get access to news and other sites which help us in furthering our knowledge.

Even for furthering and updating my knowledge I use my own computer and I Pad. Because of my not using office connection, I'm very forward in office productivity which makes my Boss happy.

In Infosys..we weren't allowed to carry our own laptop for security issues, certainly we had no choice but to use computer to work. But work related research is and was always encouraged.

INFOSYS is justified. Narayana muthy has his own set of work culture that made it a giant in IT sphere.

Yes, but again in Accenture, people can freely access internet. But the point is internet access should be given and it is okay if social media is blocked at work place..I believe one should concentrate on work rather than updating status on social media..be it any such site.

Remember your job is your bread earner. You have to earn every penny for the work. Not for enjoying your social media. In this connection, i have my own norms of discipline. This paid me dividends and continue to do so.

Yes, I too believe and agree with you and have said the same in the last post. Social media can be accessed/used at home. We should respect the company policies. However, if I have to answer per the thread title, I would say partly yes for those who are hooked on to such sites, for them productivity definitely suffers and for those who do their work diligently and can make good use of internet for their benefit..social media doesn't effect them.

Thankfully using the net diligently has come naturally for me. There are different slots for different purposes in my life. I will never violate the ethical part of Internet.

Me too..while working I concentrate on my work and others thing can be done at leisure time.

Using your own computer is the safest bet. Here no body can point out an accusing finger. The question of losing the productivity in the office doesn't arise.

But only if you are allowed to carry your own laptop...yes there's no problem..also if you give quality work with minimal errors, then using social media wouldn't become a constraint.

I work from my home.

Here's a link which says social media makes us less productive and more creative... click here http://www.blogher.com/whoa-social-media-changes-our-brain?from=comments

I agree to this that social media does lessen our productivity and also mars the quality of work. Even in many organizations, social networking sites are blocked..but does it still stop or prevent people from using social media. Now every one owns a smart phone with internet connectivity. So blocking sites in office doesn't really help. What is your take on this issue?

In my case Social media has boosted my productivity and sharpened my creativity. I do not believe in using the work place connectivity.

Partly true in my case too..without using social media or other similar sites, I would not come to know about Boddunan or other similar sites. But, while working in an IT giant, I never really used social media not even through my phone..because it does distract me.

In my case it's fully true because the social media connection paved way for many private jobs which keeps me occupied all the day.

Okay so for you access to social media has done more good. Well, we need to see what others have to say about this.

One thing is for certain. Those who use work place connectivity just for the thrill derived from social media will certainly lose their office productivity. This fact I know. That's why I make my own arrangement to get the best of two worlds.

Yes, that is why certain organizations completely shut out internet access and it is given only on a project basis. Ideally as Instructional Designers, we needed access to internet while working, but for those who do programming and all, they weren't allowed to use internet. But I also feel we internet to get access to news and other sites which help us in furthering our knowledge.

Even for furthering and updating my knowledge I use my own computer and I Pad. Because of my not using office connection, I'm very forward in office productivity which makes my Boss happy.

In Infosys..we weren't allowed to carry our own laptop for security issues, certainly we had no choice but to use computer to work. But work related research is and was always encouraged.

INFOSYS is justified. Narayana muthy has his own set of work culture that made it a giant in IT sphere.

Yes, but again in Accenture, people can freely access internet. But the point is internet access should be given and it is okay if social media is blocked at work place..I believe one should concentrate on work rather than updating status on social media..be it any such site.

Remember your job is your bread earner. You have to earn every penny for the work. Not for enjoying your social media. In this connection, i have my own norms of discipline. This paid me dividends and continue to do so.

Yes, I too believe and agree with you and have said the same in the last post. Social media can be accessed/used at home. We should respect the company policies. However, if I have to answer per the thread title, I would say partly yes for those who are hooked on to such sites, for them productivity definitely suffers and for those who do their work diligently and can make good use of internet for their benefit..social media doesn't effect them.

Thankfully using the net diligently has come naturally for me. There are different slots for different purposes in my life. I will never violate the ethical part of Internet.

Me too..while working I concentrate on my work and others thing can be done at leisure time.

Using your own computer is the safest bet. Here no body can point out an accusing finger. The question of losing the productivity in the office doesn't arise.

But only if you are allowed to carry your own laptop...yes there's no problem..also if you give quality work with minimal errors, then using social media wouldn't become a constraint.

I work from my home.

:) that says it all..working from has its own advantages...

Here's a link which says social media makes us less productive and more creative... click here http://www.blogher.com/whoa-social-media-changes-our-brain?from=comments

I agree to this that social media does lessen our productivity and also mars the quality of work. Even in many organizations, social networking sites are blocked..but does it still stop or prevent people from using social media. Now every one owns a smart phone with internet connectivity. So blocking sites in office doesn't really help. What is your take on this issue?

In my case Social media has boosted my productivity and sharpened my creativity. I do not believe in using the work place connectivity.

Partly true in my case too..without using social media or other similar sites, I would not come to know about Boddunan or other similar sites. But, while working in an IT giant, I never really used social media not even through my phone..because it does distract me.

In my case it's fully true because the social media connection paved way for many private jobs which keeps me occupied all the day.

Okay so for you access to social media has done more good. Well, we need to see what others have to say about this.

One thing is for certain. Those who use work place connectivity just for the thrill derived from social media will certainly lose their office productivity. This fact I know. That's why I make my own arrangement to get the best of two worlds.

Yes, that is why certain organizations completely shut out internet access and it is given only on a project basis. Ideally as Instructional Designers, we needed access to internet while working, but for those who do programming and all, they weren't allowed to use internet. But I also feel we internet to get access to news and other sites which help us in furthering our knowledge.

Even for furthering and updating my knowledge I use my own computer and I Pad. Because of my not using office connection, I'm very forward in office productivity which makes my Boss happy.

In Infosys..we weren't allowed to carry our own laptop for security issues, certainly we had no choice but to use computer to work. But work related research is and was always encouraged.

INFOSYS is justified. Narayana muthy has his own set of work culture that made it a giant in IT sphere.

Yes, but again in Accenture, people can freely access internet. But the point is internet access should be given and it is okay if social media is blocked at work place..I believe one should concentrate on work rather than updating status on social media..be it any such site.

Remember your job is your bread earner. You have to earn every penny for the work. Not for enjoying your social media. In this connection, i have my own norms of discipline. This paid me dividends and continue to do so.

Yes, I too believe and agree with you and have said the same in the last post. Social media can be accessed/used at home. We should respect the company policies. However, if I have to answer per the thread title, I would say partly yes for those who are hooked on to such sites, for them productivity definitely suffers and for those who do their work diligently and can make good use of internet for their benefit..social media doesn't effect them.

Thankfully using the net diligently has come naturally for me. There are different slots for different purposes in my life. I will never violate the ethical part of Internet.

Me too..while working I concentrate on my work and others thing can be done at leisure time.

Using your own computer is the safest bet. Here no body can point out an accusing finger. The question of losing the productivity in the office doesn't arise.

But only if you are allowed to carry your own laptop...yes there's no problem..also if you give quality work with minimal errors, then using social media wouldn't become a constraint.

I work from my home.

:) that says it all..working from has its own advantages...

All he advantages you can say. I can work for my local clients as well as social net working. I couldn't have asked for more.