Cyberloafing: Effects on Employee Job Performance and Behavior

,; Sao*, Ruchi; Chandak, Shravan; ,; Patel, Bhavisha; ,; Bhadade, Pritam; ,

doi:10.35940/ijrte.e4832.018520

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“…Examples of cyber stalking include being active on social media, visiting websites, shopping online, playing games, watching videos, reading news or blogs, sending and receiving personal emails, job searches, etc. (Sao et al ., 2020). Cyberloafing is mostly observed in professions where employees have to spend long working hours at the computer.…”

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Management of cyber risks in the library: analysis of information security awareness of Estonian library employees

Kont

2024

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PurposeThis article surveys why libraries are vulnerable to social engineering attacks and how to manage risks of human-caused cyber threats on organizational level; investigates Estonian library staff awareness of information security and shares recommendations concerning focus areas that should be given more attention in the future.Design/methodology/approachThe data used in this paper is based on an overview of relevant literature highlighting the theoretical points and giving the reasons why human factor is considered the weakest link in information security and cyber security and studying how to mitigate the related risks in the organisation. To perform the survey, a web questionnaire was designed which included 63 sentences and was developed based on the knowledge-attitude-behaviour (KAB) model supported by Kruger and Kearney and Human Aspects of Information Security Questionnaire (HAIS-Q) designed by Parsons et al.FindingsThe research results show that the information security awareness of library employees is at a good level; however, awareness in two focus areas needs special attention and should be improved. The output of this study is the mapping of seven focus areas of information security policy in libraries based on the HAIS-Q framework and the KAB model.Originality/valueThe cyber awareness of library employees has not been studied in the world using HAIS-Q and KAB model, and to the best of the authors’ knowledge, no research has been previously carried out in the Estonian library context into cyber security awareness.

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Management of cyber risks in the library: analysis of information security awareness of Estonian library employees

Kont

2024

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“…It is claimed that moderate internet use for non-work-related activities positively impacts job satisfaction and performance (Mohammad et al, 2019). Advocates argue that allowing reasonable time for online recreation, provided ethical values are upheld, benefi ts both employees and organizations (Sao et al, 2020).…”

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Does Cyberloafing Affect Work Performance of the Civil Servants?

Ab Razak,

Rahman,

Kamil

2024

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The COVID-19 pandemic has reshaped the operations of public sectors worldwide, compelling governments to impose nationwide lockdowns. This crisis prompted an immediate shift to Work from Home (WFH) policies for civil servants. Under this policy, work activities predominantly rely on information and communications technology (ICT). While ICTs have a positive impact on the efficiency of public service delivery, the use of technology and the internet has also introduced various adverse effects, such as cyberloafing and destructive behaviors. These negative influences on performance can ultimately impact service delivery. Against this background, this study aims to analyze the influence of cyberloafing on the work performance of civil servants during the WFH policy implementation. The study, for which 272 civil servants from diverse backgrounds were interviewed, reveals that development behavior significantly influences task performance and adaptive performance, while deviant behavior has a notable impact on all dimensions of work performance. These findings contribute to theoretical understanding, offer practical implications, and suggest directions for future research.

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“…They concluded that cyberloafing has a favourable effect on employee behaviour as shown by skill acquisition, relief from workplace stress, and development of ideas [12]. A positive and significant relationship was found between cyberloafing activities and employees' cyberloafing behaviour [13]. The conclusion is that cyberloafing has a beneficial and significant impact on employee behaviour, as demonstrated by the development of new skills, the ability to manage stress at work, the generation of ideas, increased interest in work, and the rejuvenation of attention span.…”

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Digital Distractions in the Workplace: Exploring Cyberloafing Impact on Employee Behaviour and Innovation

Divya,

Narwal

2023

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Cyberloafing is a new phenomenon. As a result of extensive internet and technology use in the workplace throughout the digital era, the practice of cyberloafing has emerged. With the advent of communication technologies, there is a continuous usage of the internet, mobile devices, and computer devices at the workplace. The online activities have been increasing every day. Therefore, in the present study, an attempt has been made to gather information about cyberloafing and its effects on employee behaviour. The purpose of this study is to know in which type of cyberloafing activities employees are engaged and how these cyberloafing activities impact employee behavioural factors (such as recovery, development, addiction and deviance) and innovative work behaviour. For this purpose, data were collected from public sector employees and private sector employees from the educational as well as healthcare sectors residing in Haryana. The data were collected from 150 respondents through questionnaires and analysed by using structural equational modelling SEM-PLS. The study is based on the concept considering cyberloafing as a multidimensional construct that includes cyberloafing activities (social, informational, virtual and leisure) and cyberloafing behaviour (recovery, development, deviance and addiction). The findings of the study indicate that cyberloafing activities have a significant positive impact on employee innovative work behaviour. The present research findings are beneficial for organisations to be aware of cyberloafing activities in which employees are engaged and cyberloafing behaviour which companies are interested to know. This study has important implications for organisations looking to adapt to new technologies and efficiently control cyberloafing behaviours in the digital world.

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Cyberloafing: Effects on Employee Job Performance and Behavior

Cited by 12 publications

References 10 publications

Management of cyber risks in the library: analysis of information security awareness of Estonian library employees

Management of cyber risks in the library: analysis of information security awareness of Estonian library employees

Does Cyberloafing Affect Work Performance of the Civil Servants?

Digital Distractions in the Workplace: Exploring Cyberloafing Impact on Employee Behaviour and Innovation

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