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"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. \nEmployers have been banning social networking sites since they started, but in the past several years some workplaces are recognizing the benefits \u2014 and sometimes necessity \u2014 of social networks for both their employees' satisfaction and business. \nAnother 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. \nThe 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.\nDoes 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. \n\n\nImage courtesy iStock Photo, youngvet"^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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