Cyberloafing: Does workplace internet leisure affect employee satisfaction?

The purpose of this study is to examine the relationships among workplace Internet leisure, workplace Internet leisure policy, workplace autonomy orientation, and employee satisfaction. Data were collected from 5 banks located in Kuala Lumpur. Out of 500 questionnaires were distributed, a total number of 282 completed questionnaires were returned. The data were analyzed using statistical package for social science (SPSS) software version 21.0. The result suggests that there is a significant and positive relationship between the workplace Internet leisure and employee satisfaction. However, it is found that workplace autonomy orientation does not influence employee satisfaction. On the other hand, and workplace Internet leisure policy significantly affect employee satisfaction. The research also suggests there are implications practically where WIL can become a platform for additional knowledge, connection and collaboration and improve the quality of life where the ultimate goal is a balance in work-life of the employees.