Enterprises Block Social Networks

A recent report suggests that businesses are trying hard to block access to social networking:

I am not surprised by the attempt at blocking access. Businesses view us as parts of the corporate machinery, and our reason for existence is to work on behalf of the company. That's why we get so little vacation time, sick leave, and maternity/paternity leave in comparison to other nations.Here, only 19% will even allow use for business uses, only!Of course, there is nothing to stop people from using their phones to remain connected on these services if the companies block them at the firewall. This is an escape hatch, but still a pain.In a world where social networks are increasingly playing the role of early warming system and primary information resource, organizations that impose these sorts of draconian solutions will suffer, not benefit.