The Unseen Threads: Weaving Digital Habits into the Fabric of Work Productivity

Authors

  • Nairanjana Sarkar
  • Debmalya Mukherjee
  • Ranjan Banerjee
  • Kaushik Paul

Keywords:

Cyberloafing, Online Leisure, Innovation, Employee Behavior, Organizational Behavior, Time Management,, Digital Distraction, Job Satisfaction, Counterproductive Work Behavior (CWB), Procrastination, Boredom at Work, Stress

Abstract

This inquiry delves into the multifaceted phenomenon of cyberloafing, scrutinizing its paradoxical capacity to either stimulate innovation or impede organizational achievement. Employing a comprehensive analogical analysis, this study draws parallels between prevalent cyberloafing behaviors and established paradigms within organizational psychology and human resources. By forging connections with constructs such as employee dedication, collaborative knowledge exchange, and adverse workplace conduct, we endeavor to illuminate the fundamental drivers and situational elements that modulate Cyberloafing's overall impact. Our investigation seeks to delineate the specific contexts wherein cyberloafing might cultivate creative thought and intellectual exploration, contrasting these with conditions that precipitate diminished output and undesirable repercussions. The emergent insights from this research offer pragmatic guidance for leaders and enterprises striving to comprehend and strategically navigate digital leisure in the professional sphere, thereby fostering environments conducive to both productivity and progressive ideation.

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Published

2025-06-09

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Sarkar N, Mukherjee D, Banerjee R, Paul K. The Unseen Threads: Weaving Digital Habits into the Fabric of Work Productivity. J Neonatal Surg [Internet]. 2025Jun.9 [cited 2025Jun.20];14(31S):477-88. Available from: https://jneonatalsurg.com/index.php/jns/article/view/7201

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Vol. 14 No. 31S (2025): Journal of Neonatal Surgery

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Original Article

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