Whether you're the guy with the name on the door or the one who sorts the mail, chances are you use the Internet connection at work for personal matters, according

to a new academic study. While the report concludes what most of us expected, researchers say that this trend is not necessarily bad for business productivitiy. Labor and employment attorney Audrey Mross of Dallas-based Munck Carter PC agrees, saying workplace Internet access has changed the way employees work and handle personal matters, and employers should "pick their battles" rather than implementing restrictive policies for on-the-job Internet use. Moreover, employers who use a knee-jerk reaction rather than a consistent policy are exposing themselves to potential litigation. "Most workers will strike a balance without the need for restrictive policies," she says. "There will always be a few rogue abusers who can be addressed individually, rather than handcuffing an entire organization with overbroad policy statements." To interview Ms. Mross about workplace Internet trends and recent court decisions, contact Robert Tharp at 800-559-4534 or at robert@androvett.com.