Employees’ Holiday Shopping Causes IT Headaches
Employees’ Holiday Shopping Causes IT Headaches
CIOs and their teams are bracing for potential network or systems issues, thanks to the number of employees who do their online holiday shopping at work.
Annual Tradition
49% of the employees surveyed said they typically shop in the office on Cyber Monday.
Meal Plan
64% said they will use their lunch break to track down deals.
Pleasant Distraction
43% of the respondents said they surf for bargains when they get bored with work.
Shopping Day
39% have taken a day off to do their holiday shopping.
Group Effort
17% of the respondents said they’ve shopped with co-workers while in the office.
Packed Agenda
8% admitted that they’ve done holiday shopping while on conference calls, and 3% have even done so during in-person meetings.
Favorite Tools
39% have used a work-issued computer to shop, and 17% have used personal mobile devices. About 25% have used both.
Seek—and Then Hide
65% said they minimize their computer screens when a manager approaches them during an online shopping session.
In the Dark
55% said their employer has never provided any information or training related to IT security and online shopping policies.
No-Click Zone
One-third of the CIOs surveyed said their organization blocks employee access to online shopping.
