True cost of using Facebook at work revealed

Billions of pounds are being wasted annually by underproductive staff spending work hours on Facebook.

New research shows that using social media could cost the UK £25.8billion annually, or £824 per employee.

The study from OfficeBroker.com surveyed over 1,150 UK workers in permanent employment to reach its findings, revealing that 35% of staff admit to spending over an hour daily on Facebook at work.

The findings show 72% of respondents said they check their Facebook whilst at work. Of those that admit wasting time at work, 81% said they try to hide their Facebook usage from their boss and colleagues.