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Cyberloafing

Vangie Beal
Last Updated October 8, 2021 8:50 am

What is Cyberloafing?

Slang term used to describe employees who surf the net, write e-mail or other Internet-elated activities at work that are not related to their job. These activities are performed during periods of time when they are being paid by their employer. The individual is called a cyberloaf(er), while the act is cyberloafing. Same as cyberslacking.