With the ubiquity of the Internet and smart phones blurring personal and professional life, employees increasingly are working online during their off hours. The flip side: Many are spending time at the office on personal activities, like catching up on their favorite television shows online. That's according to a survey conducted by Harris Interactive and commissioned by Qumu, a San Bruno software firm that develops video tools for businesses. The study, which polled 2,510 Americans age 18 and older, found that while at work, 25 percent watch news clips, 15 percent watch viral videos and 11 percent watch sports events and clips. Some have even more time on their hands: 9 percent watch television shows, 4 percent watch full-length feature films and 3 percent cop to viewing porn. Smart phones and tablet comput
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