News searching, online shopping most popular among bored workers

Almost all workers get distracted during their working hours, and a majority of them entertain themselves by searching for news online, according to a recent survey released yesterday.

The survey conducted by an online recruiting company, Incruit, found that some 2,000 workers surveyed all pled guilty when it comes to deviating from their tasks during working hours.

It found that four out of 10 workers either search for or read news online, or do shopping online during their shift, said the survey.

News searching was the most-favored diversion, and is engaged in by half of the male respondents. Half of the female respondents said that they spend time browsing through online shopping malls.

The survey also showed that three out of 10 workers spend time on their personal or networking websites, while others chat with colleagues or friends online, or make personal phone calls in the office.

Less popular choices include stock investment, cat naps, and online games.

In terms of age, workers in their 20s were found to spend more time on networking websites and blogs, while those above the age of 30 are more into reading online news.

Four out of 10 workers tend to get distracted like this before and after lunch hour, while 20 percent of those surveyed said that they do so "whenever they can." Over half of the respondents said that they have been caught by their bosses, the survey said.



By Jeong Hyeon-ji



(hannahj@heraldm.com)