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5 dangerous HR recordkeeping mistakes


August 18, 2008 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: Document retention, Security and law, Special Report

Rules and regs abound about what documents HR needs to keep, and for how long. To meet the requirements, more companies are storing records electronically — but are they applying the proper safeguards?

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Who won this case? She gave confidential info to her lawyer


August 5, 2008 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: Document retention, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Security and law

An employee is fired for handing out sensitive information. What if she sues for retaliation, claiming she gave the documents to her lawyer while involved in a lawsuit against the company?

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My best HR management idea: Getting new hires up to speed


July 9, 2008 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: Document retention, Employee computer use, Latest News & Views

Periodically, we’ll share a real-life recruiting problem and tell you how one HR practitioner solved it. Today’s issue: getting new hires up to speed as quickly as possible.

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Data leaks a big deal at most companies


July 8, 2008 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: Document retention, Employee computer use, Latest News & Views, Security and law

Are your employees leaking confidential data? A new survey shows it’s a problem at many companies.

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One deleted e-mail lands company in court


June 2, 2008 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: Document retention, Security and law, Special Report

What difference can a deleted e-mail make? For one employer, it might be the difference between winning and losing a lawsuit.

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Can going green help retention? Surprising answer


May 19, 2008 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: Document retention, Payroll software, Special Report, Telecommuting

Why should HR care about “going green?” Because your employees do.

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New laws put HR on hot seat for ID theft


April 28, 2008 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: Document retention, Security and law, Special Report

In a recent court case, one company that thought it was buttoned-up against ID theft ended up paying $550K to employees because of a security breach. That’s just one example of how new data security laws are raising the stakes for HR and IT.

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Who won this case: Ex-employee brings confidential data to a competitor


April 16, 2008 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: Document retention, Employee computer use, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views

An employee leaves a company to go for a competitor. On his way out the door, he copies a boatload of confidential computer files and uses them in his new job. Can the original employee sue him? Read the facts and decide: Who won this case?

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Employee charged with “computer trespass” after leaking company documents


April 8, 2008 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: Document retention, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Security and law

A Boeing employee who leaked confidential documents to the press is being charged by the company with “computer trespass.” Do they - and other companies trying to protect against document theft - have a case?

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Electronic discovery: Plan ahead or pay


April 7, 2008 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: Document retention, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Security and law

New electronic discovery rules have created the latest legal headache for HR and IT departments everywhere. And as a recent lawsuit shows, companies that aren’t up-to-date can get hit hard.

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