Workplace Disruption: Cyber Shopping at Work
Holiday sales look different this year, and some retailers are starting online sales this week. In a 2018 study, over two-thirds of employees plan to shop online while at work during the holiday season. This means employers should have a plan to navigate the next few weeks to maintain productivity and minimize disruption. Here are three things employers should consider. 1. Online Shopping May Not Be a Big Deal As the holiday shopping season draws near, employers may not need to fret over the potential loss of productivity. In reality, Cyber Monday may not be any different than an average day. Employees might already spend time on non-work-related Internet activities during their typical workday. Additionally, simply enforcing the organization's policies and placing restrictions on Internet usage may not have the desired effect. This is because many employees will use their personal smartphones and tablets—rather than company equipment—to hunt for Cyber Monday deals. Under these c