The growth of the Internet has been accompanied by an increasing concern that excessive use is associated with the development of what has been termed ‘Internet addiction’, ‘Internet addiction disorder’ and ‘pathological Internet use’. However, some scepticism exists around the conceptualisation of such mainly due to the inconsistency among practitioners’ views and operational definitions for the condition (Shaffer, 2004). Regardless of those professionals who ignore the idea, there is evidence within theory and empirical support for the destructive effects of Internet addiction in the workplace (Snapshot Spy, 2008).