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Another approach to preventing cyber It is important for employers to strike a
loafing is to educate employees on the balance between preventing cyber loafing
risks associated with online activities. This and respecting employee privacy. While
can include training on internet safety monitoring software and web filters can be
and security, as well as instruction on the effective in preventing cyber loafing, they
importance of remaining focused and can also create a sense of distrust between
productive at work. Employees should also employers and employees. Therefore, it
be encouraged to report any suspicious or is important for employers to establish
unusual online activity, such as emails from clear policies and guidelines that respect
unknown sources or pop-up windows that employee privacy and protect against
request personal information. discrimination or harassment.
In addition to these measures, employers In conclusion, cyber loafing is a growing
can also utilize technology to prevent cyber concern for employers as it can lead to
loafing. This can include monitoring software decreased productivity, security risks, and
that tracks employee internet usage and a toxic work environment. By establishing
alerts employers to any suspicious activity. clear policies and guidelines, providing
Employers can also use web filtering tools incentives for productivity, educating
to block access to certain websites or employees on the risks of online activities,
categories of websites that are deemed and utilizing technology to prevent cyber
non-work-related. loafing, employers can help ensure that their
employees remain focused and productive
while at work.
Prof. Pritha Ubgade
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