Web 2.0 workplace ban could cause youngsters to resign

The younger generation of web 2.0 addicts would consider leaving their job if personal internet use was banned at work, a survey has revealed.

The survey of 1,000 office workers, by solutions provider Telindus, found that nearly 80% of 18-24 year olds log onto social networking sites, 63% download music, and 58% watch videos on YouTube during working hours.

In further worrying news for bosses, 39% of this age group would contemplate leaving the company if a restriction or ban on personal internet usage was introduced, and a further 21% would be 'annoyed'.