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• Adobe upgrade will help employees collaborate
  July 3, 2008 by Sam Narisi

  Adobe Systems Incorporated announced a major upgrade to its Acrobat software which promises to help streamline the process of creating and sharing electronic documents. More…

  
  

  Posted in: HRIS software, Latest News & Views, Uncategorized

  
• 3 things you need to know about job applicants
  July 2, 2008 by Sam Narisi

  Applicant tracking systems can help HR get the most out of its recruiting efforts and streamline the hiring process. But not if you aren’t tracking the right data. More…

  
  

  Posted in: Applicant Tracking Systems, Latest News & Views

  
• DOL: How to keep track when non-exempts take work home
  July 2, 2008 by Sam Narisi

  These days, you can do a lot of work from just about anywhere. That can cause headaches for HR, because with a lot of employees, you still need to keep track of any and all time they spend working. Here’s some guidance from the Department of Labor. More…

  
  

  Posted in: Latest News & Views, Security and law, Telecommuting

  
• New workplace tech problem: Harassment over the phone
  July 1, 2008 by Sam Narisi

  New technology means new ways employees can communicate — and new ways companies can get sued. More…

  
  

  Posted in: Latest News & Views, Security and law

  
• More companies get E-Verify mandate
  July 1, 2008 by Sam Narisi

  Several states already require some or all companies to use the Department of Homeland Security’s new E-Verify system to check on the legality of new hires. Now the federal government has announced some rules of its own. More…

  
  

  Posted in: Applicant background screening, Latest News & Views, Security and law

  
• NASA worker blogs his way to suspension
  June 30, 2008 by Sam Narisi

  Blogging on the job has become common practice, but for one Houston-based NASA worker, it was the ticket to a 180-day suspension. More…

  
  

  Posted in: Employee computer use, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Security and law

  

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  As much as e-mail has helped corporate communication, it’s also opened the doors to new legal risks for employers. Here are some common mistakes both managers and Human Resources pros make that can get their companies in serious trouble. More…

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