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Internet gambling in the workplace

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Title:

Internet gambling in the workplace

Author(s):

Mark Griffiths

Journal:

Journal of Workplace Learning

Year:

2009

Volume:

21

Issue:

8

Page:

658 - 670


ISSN:

1366-5626


DOI:

10.1108/13665620910996197

Publisher:

Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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Abstract:

Purpose – This paper seeks to overview the issues, concerns and challenges relating to gambling – and more specifically internet gambling – in the workplace.

Design/methodology/approach – Using psychological literature, this paper outlines a number of important and inter-related areas including brief overviews of gambling and problem gambling, internet gambling, social impact of internet gambling, types of gambling in the workplace and associated issues, and the effects of gambling in the workplace.

Findings – The paper reveals that issues surrounding gambling and internet gambling in the workplace are a neglected but important area for employers and employees.

Research limitations/implications – The empirical base for the paper was based on a small number of peer-reviewed papers.

Practical implications – Using the findings of the psychological literature, guidelines for managers on the issue of gambling and internet gambling in the workplace are presented.

Originality/value – Research on internet gambling is sparse and there is almost nothing in the literature concerning implications of internet gambling in the workplace.

Keywords:

Betting, Employee assistance programmes, Employee behaviour, Internet


Article Type:

General review


Article URL:

http://www.emeraldinsight.com/10.1108/13665620910996197

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