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3 legal risks from employees’ camera phones


October 31, 2008 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: Employee computer use, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Security and law

These days, most cell phones come equipped with built-in cameras. Those devices pose several little-known legal risks when they’re brought into the workplace.

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5 reasons to consider outsourcing some HR functions


October 30, 2008 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Outsourcing

Obviously, companies need an in-house HR presence. But that doesn’t mean outsourcing some administrative functions is always a bad idea. Could it work for your company?

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Are IT departments age biased?


October 29, 2008 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: IT staffing, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Security and law

Companies always need to be careful about age discrimination against job applicants and employees. But are IT departments at greater risk of being accused of bias?

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4 types of identity theft HR can help prevent


October 28, 2008 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: Document retention, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Security and law

HR departments hold a lot of personal information about employees — which makes HR a big target for hackers.

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7 Web mistakes that chase candidates away


October 27, 2008 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: Online recruiting, Special Report, Web site

In many cases, it’s a job candidate’s first introduction to the company. But many employers don’t give corporate recruiting sites the attention they deserve.

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Workers are more connected — a good or bad thing?


October 27, 2008 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: Employee computer use, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views

Does your organization have a lot of employees who often work while they’re not in the office?

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Will blocking Web sites actually hurt productivity?


October 24, 2008 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: Employee computer use, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Security and law

It’s no secret: Many employees waste big chunks of the day browsing the Internet. So, restrict their online access and productivity will soar, right?

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The easiest way to tell a co-worker his breath stinks


October 23, 2008 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: Employee computer use, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views

Thanks to a new site, giving constructive criticism to a co-worker has never been easier.

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3 tech purchasing mistakes


October 22, 2008 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: HRIS software, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, applicant tracking systems

When choosing HR software for your company, avoid these three mistakes to be sure the organization is making the right purchase:

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Are you sure you want to send that late night e-mail?


October 21, 2008 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: Employee computer use, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Security and law

A common mistake in the work world is sending an e-mail when you’re angry, upset or otherwise not thinking properly. Google wants to help folks avoid those messy situations.

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