The Cyber Monday term and notion has not yet spread to Australia. 
However, online shopping is alive and well in the land down under, especially leading up to Christmas. But when are your employees doing their online shopping?
The Sunday Mail reports that much of the online buying frenzy is "logged during work hours." Shopping online at work appears to be a growing trend in the US as well.
Big Shop Online In Australia
Big shop is one of the fastest of Australia's online shopping stores.
Their business development manager, Ryan Murtagh told The Sunday Mail -
Traffic spikes at 3 p.m., which could be atrributed to office workers having more time to browse and shop on the internet during the late afternoon once daily tasks have been completed and work is less busy.
Convenience Of Shopping Online
One of the main reasons people shop online is the convenience. Are your employees shopping online in your time? Do you know or do you mind? Some companies have a formal internet policy.
What are your thoughts & experiences?
- Do you have a policy about employees using the internet for personal use in work time?
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