9 e-mail blunders that give HR big trouble
Filed under: Employee computer use, Security and law, Special Report, Uncategorized
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. Read more
NASA worker blogs his way to suspension
Filed under: Employee computer use, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Security and law
Blogging on the job has become common practice, but for one Houston-based NASA worker, it was the ticket to a 180-day suspension. Read more
Case study: Web filter complaints and resolution
Filed under: Employee computer use, Latest News & Views, Security and law
We had an Internet filter in place, but it became a big hassle. Employees complained that it was blocking sites they needed to do their jobs. Read more
Latest recruiting trend: ‘audio resumes’
Filed under: In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Online recruiting
Don’t want to read a candidate’s credentials? Now they can read ‘em to you. Read more
Study: The real effect of noisy co-workers
Filed under: Employee computer use, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views
Most workplaces have folks who contribute more than their fair share of noise — the guy who talks loudly on his cell phone, or the one who’s typing sounds like a jackhammer. Here’s why those distractions might be even worse than you thought. Read more
Cyberslacking: The new national pastime
Filed under: Employee computer use, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views
Do users in your organization care if their boss sees what’s on their computer screens right now? We’re not talking about that spreadsheet or work-related Web site. We’re talking about the baseball blog or gossip site hidden behind it. Read more
Hiring IT workers: Understanding certifications
Filed under: In this week's e-newsletter, IT staffing, Latest News & Views
IT certifications: Are they worth paying attention to when you’re trying to fill an empty tech position? Read more
Your company’s reputation, trashed in one click
People have always complained about where they work, or used to work. But these days, it’s a lot easier for them to find an audience online — and cause serious damage. Read more
Employee spies on co-worker’s e-mail
Filed under: Employee computer use, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views
A news reporter is being investigated by the FBI for snooping through his co-anchor’s personal e-mail. Read more
New twist on electronic timesheets
Filed under: Employee computer use, HR metrics, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views
Tracking time worked when employees travel can be tough for HR. Here’s something that might help. Read more
