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.
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Tags: dirty e-mails, discrimination, e-mail, e-mail policies, harassment
Blogging on the job has become common practice, but for one Houston-based NASA worker, it was the ticket to a 180-day suspension.
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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.
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Don’t want to read a candidate’s credentials? Now they can read ‘em to you.
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Tags: audio resumes, JobCircle, video resumes
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.
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Tags: annoying co-workers, cell phones, noise
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.
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Tags: computer use, cyberslacking, employees, wasting time
IT certifications: Are they worth paying attention to when you’re trying to fill an empty tech position?
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Tags: CPA, IT certifications, IT recruiting, MBA, tech training
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.
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Tags: Criticat, cybersmear, disgruntled employees, ex-employees, JobVent
A news reporter is being investigated by the FBI for snooping through his co-anchor’s personal e-mail.
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Tags: e-mail snooping, FBI, news anchor
Tracking time worked when employees travel can be tough for HR. Here’s something that might help.
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Tags: mobile workers, time clock, track time with a phone, TSheets
