Social Networking Websites And Corporate World

Ok we're back with little bit discussion on social networking sites and it's effects on corporate world. Though this is off-topic for technology discussion, I should put it forward in the discussion room. Social networking have spread across the world like a virus!!! Recently I was reviewing policies for our company regarding internet access for our employees. I also discussed with some senior colleagues about the ban on social networking sites in our organization. They were happy with the ban, as employees don't do timepass at the expense of company. But I pressed myself little bit more and thought about the such blockage of social networking sites. In todays fast paced life where employees are working round the clock to make clients happy, why should not we think as an organization to make our employees happy!! It was logical. At times when you don't have time to meet everybody personally, social networking sites play a vital role help communicate ( if used properly!! ). Though I personally get irritated with the unwanted updates on Facebook (Horoscopes, quizes, IQ test etc.) I believe social networking sites like Facebook, Orkut, Twitter, LinkedIn should be used for personal communication and not for time-pass activities. So, finally we offered 1 hour of unblocked access to internet and thus social networking sites. We love our employees, as much as we love our clients.