Online Social Networking Websites (SNSs) are become a most influential social media outlet sprung throughout the internet. SNS use is increasingly being popular among all levels of internet users while the heavy SNS use of employees is becoming a major concern at work place. However the real situation is not understandable due to the scarcity of studies conducted in this area under the local context. Thus the objectives of the study were to identify the level of SNS usage of employees, to identify the means of using SNSs by employees for personal and professional/ work life development, and to identify measurers required to facilitate effective use of SNSs for personal and professional development overcoming possible drawbacks. Questionnaire survey, discussions and chat sessions were used in data collection. An online survey was conducted with the participation of 94 employees.

1. Employees’ Behavior in Online Social Networking Websites (SNSs) Sampath Sri Warnakula Post Graduate Institute of Agriculture University of Peradeniya Sri Lanka wmsssri@gmail.com

2. Introduction What are SNS?

3. …Introduction The average professional belongs to 3-5 online networks for business use -Harvard University Image:Linkedin

4. @ workplace; Twitter grew by <250% Facebook grew by 192 % 20% increase in companies blocking SNSs -Nielson online …Introduction

5. …Introduction Over 93% of organizations have some level of social networking use on their network -New Diligence. Image:Linkedin

6. Justification Productivity losses (gains) SNS critics! Identity thefts Drop network security Increased costs (revenues)

7. Facts?

8. Objectives General Objective To identify the SNSs usage behavior of employees Specific Objectives 1. To identify the level of SNS usage of employees 2. To identify the means of using SNSs by employees for personal development 3. To identify the means of using SNSs by employees for professional/ work life development 4. To identify measurers needed to facilitate more effective use of SNSs for personal and professional development

9. Methodology Tools: Online survey (94 respondents) Hosted in WWW.creativepresenters.com Informal discussions & chat sessions Data analysis: SPSS Descriptive statistics

10. Conceptual Framework Personal factors Professional development Increase visibility Improve connectivity Build team sprit Improve psychological wellbeing Develop employability Facilitates organizational growth SNS USE Build new relationships Maintain relationships Entertainment Research information Learn and educate Share information Promote profiles Organizational factors Social factors Personal development Increase social capital Improve psychological wellbeing Organize for events and causes Economical factors

11. Results & Discussion

12. Designation of Respondents

13. Functional area

14. Which Sites Used?

15. Frequency of visiting SNS

16. Time Spent on SNS % minutes

17. No. of SNS Friends

18. SNS log-in Behavior

19. Uses Related to Professional Life

20. SNS are Been Beneficial or Not?

21. SNS Use Adversely Affected?

22. SNS Restricted?

23. Use of SNSs for Personal Development

25. Membership in groups

26. SNS for Emotional Rewards

27. Plans on SNS

28. SNSs Build Close Relationships With; %

29. Conclusions SNS intensity is very high Majority visits SNS at office Often used to build and maintain personal connections Potential is not identified Perceived SNS as having an negative impact on office work Majority use to get emotional rewards Trend is for further raise of SNS intensity

30. Recommendations Further research is needed Evidence based IT policies Develop awareness among employees on potentials of SNS

31. Thank you

32. Acknowledgment www.CreativePresenters.com