Tired at work? You're probably taking a break on Facebook

It's not just you — everyone checks Facebook at work. 

A bit more than three-quarters of all workers use social media while at work regardless of any rules or regulations put in place by their employers, according to a new study by the Pew Research Center.

Most often, people are taking a mental break from work (34 percent) or connecting with friends and family members (27 percent).  

“These data show that the rise of social media has added a new layer of job-related activity for many workers as well as new opportunities to ‘escape’ the job when they want to take a break,” said Kenneth Olmstead, a research associate at Pew Research Center and an author of the report.  Read more...

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