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Surveys
NFI Research Survey Results: Non Work-Related Time
NFI Research Results from April 3, 2007
Topic: Non Work-Related Time
Summary:
More than half (56.3%) of senior executives and managers say that in the course of a typical workday, their subordinates spend 1-10% of their time on non work-related activities while more than a quarter (31.3%) say their subordinates spend 11-20% of their time on non work-related activities.
Three-quarters of executives and managers say that they spend 1-10% of their time on non work-related activities while 16.5% say they spend 11-20% of their time on non work-related activities.
There was no significant difference between senior executives and managers or by organization size.
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Thanks to all who participated in the survey. Detailed Results follow:
In general, in the course of a typical workday in your department and/organization, how much time do your subordinates spend on non work-related activities (personal matters, Web surfing, socializing, etc.)?
| 1-10% |
56.3% |
| 11-20% |
31.3% |
| 21-30% |
9.7% |
| 31-40% |
1.1% |
| 41-50% |
0.0% |
| 51% or more |
0.6% |
In general, in the course of a typical workday in your department and/organization, how much time do you spend on non work-related activities (personal matters, Web surfing, socializing, etc.)?
| 0% |
3.4% |
| 1-10% |
75.0% |
| 11-20% |
16.5% |
| 21-30% |
2.3% |
| 31-40% |
1.7% |
| 41-50% |
0.0% |
| 51% or more |
0.6% |
Select responses from NFI Research members:
- I believe that unfettered access to the Internet costs companies millions of dollars per year in lost productivity not to mention increased exposure to viruses, hackers, outside attacks, etc. That being said, I do feel that socializing is an important part of the work environment. It facilitates information and idea exchange that might otherwise not occur and gives employees a healthy opportunity to "blow off some steam". Heads-down work for 8 hours is neither healthy nor practical.
- I'm happy that whatever time my colleagues spend on their personal stuff at work is repaid not just by them having a better balance but also I know they spend a reciprocal element of their personal time pondering work issues.
- To a certain extent, I believe it to be "normal" that staff socialize and get to know each other, as it also enhances the working relationship and will benefit the company in the long run (as long as there is no exaggeration). Also, some people do non-work related things on work time, but will compensate by staying later. When you need to speak to your phone company or the likes, not all of them are open "after hours", and although it appears to be time spent on non-work related matters, if the employee compensates, does it really harm the company??
Thank you for your input!
NFI Research is a U.S.-based research firm that identifies and analyzes trends and attitudes in business and organizational management and Information Technology. With more than 2,000 executives and managers within 1,400 companies in more than 50 countries, the NFI Research's invitation-only membership represents some of the world's most renowned and innovative companies, including members from half of the Fortune 100 companies.
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Chuck Martin, Chairman and CEO |
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