The Providence Business News Executive Poll is a weekly
survey of 70 top business leaders throughout the state, representing small and
large companies in a variety of industries and businesses.
QUESTION: A recent survey suggests that using e-mail has supplanted the
break room and water cooler as the number one waste of time in offices throughout
America. Does such a finding surprise you?
Yes: 7% No: 93%
QUESTION: Do you make more personal telephone calls while at work or send
more personal e-mail messages?
Telephone calls: 60% E-mail messages: 40%
QUESTION: Should an employer occasionally monitor the e-mail activity of
his or her employees?
Yes: 60% No: 40%
QUESTION: Would you consider installing a formal Web/e-mail monitoring
system at your company or organization?
Yes: 57% No: 43%
