Does your workplace ban social media? Why they’re old fashioned...

Checking Facebook or Twitter at work is still a big no-no in some offices - and that’s old school...

A recent study by Intelligent Office found that the freedom to use social media at work is an important perk for some very qualified employees. According to Tom Camplese, chief operating officer at Intelligent Office, the new breed of employee conducts business on the go and social networking enables them to do that anytime, anywhere.

Companies who do NOT block social networking in the office scored significantly higher in the morale and productivity departments. Companies that encourage and participate in social networking also tend to enjoy more camaraderie and sense of pride among their employees and are viewed as a more desirable place to work among prospective hires.