In most workplaces today the Internet has become somewhat indispensable. It can be considered as a focal point for communication where for example it aids collaboration among employees and also as a productivity booster reducing the time taken to perform many tasks. However, on the flip side there is also the growing concern that some employees abuse and misuse this resource. Find out more about what is called cyberslacking, who the usual culprits in your organisation are and their motivations.

As much as you would not continue to throw money at a bad investment, constantly building, modifying and later recreating your company’s website or other online tools without a significant return on investment can be as disastrous for your profitability. After your company has just completed its website, launched an email or banner ad campaign, mobile site or app, what is next? How do you justify these investments or know that they are fruitful? Do you really understand the people who are interacting with your company online? Are they satisfied?

The Bigwig Syndrome is a common problem that occurs in organisations. It is when the person with the most authority makes integral decisions that they are not qualified to make on their own and others support them, even if they disagree with the decision. Though this syndrome is usually present in the wider organisation, it is prevalent in departments that have responsibility for the organisation’s efforts online. These passionate leaders are often intense and follow through with their personal convictions. They have a preference for blue instead of pink for the site’s background colour or have some extra money in their budget to run five email campaigns a month instead of just one and so it will be, whether or not that whim is justified. Plus, with the absence of data, who is to say that they are actually wrong?