Unsurprisingly, employers are not happy with this absenteeism in the office. Many companies use filers to prevent surfing, and even turn off coffee machines to prevent gossip. In Milan, a worker who regularly surfed unsuitable sites was suspended for ten days.
But is the best solution to stop workers socializing and surfing the Net? After all, you don't stop thinking about work when you go home, and your private life doesn't stop when you go to work. A study of the best employers in the UK says that laughing with colleagues, socializing, and having fun creates a workplace where staff work the hardest. One successful company has a room with perfumed oils and music, where staff can relax. Another offers games rooms and satellite TV. It seems that only motivated workers give 100% attention to their jobs.