I was very interested to read the article, Face value or face ache?. A bit that especially interested me was the views of David Hobson regarding the adverse impact social networking sites can have on bandwidth and productivity.

Our experience suggests that a combination of well thought-out policies underpinned by appropriate technology can safeguard the interests of employers, while providing a work environment that meets the needs of the staff themselves.

The key is to adopt a trusting approach, allowing   employees to plan their own time according to their
individual requirements. The result can be improved morale and motivation  combined with less pressure on bandwidth because staff are not accessing the   internet at the same time.

Simon Norris