Sherry Taylor

Q: One of the top ways Americans waste time at work is doing this in the restroom?

A: hiding

Americans waste 18 weeks a year goofing off at work, according to a survey conducted by a national executive-recruiting firm. Here are the top ways workers waste time.

  • Lounging at the water fountain, coffee pot or smoking area
  • Hiding in the restroom
  • Gossiping about co-workers
  • Complaining about the boss
  • Making personal calls on company time
  • Daydreaming
  • Flirting
  • Surfing the web

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