While many people may prefer social media to learn about what is going on with their friends, it doesn't mean that they want to use the same platform to learn about their health benefits, according to a survey by the National Business Group on Health.

Almost half of survey respondents said that they go to social networking site Facebook on at least a weekly basis for personal use, but only 7 percent go on the site for work. The survey also found that 80 percent of employees don't want information about their health benefits being "tweeted" or text messaged to them.

"While all the rage outside of the workplace is on social media, most employees aren't ready to mesh that part of their routine into the workplace, at least when it comes to health benefits," says National Business Group on Health president Helen Darling. "In fact, a vast majority of workers would prefer their employers stick to tried and true communication methods - mailings to home and email."

Social networking site Facebook was founded in 2004 as a way for people to stay connected with one another. The website has since morphed into a tool also used by companies to promote products and relay information.