IM the boss, be more productive
Filed under: Communication, Employee computer use, Latest News & Views
If you think instant messaging and Facebook are time-wasting interruptions for slackers who’ll do anything rather than work, think again. Read more
Wife blows spy’s cover on Facebook
Filed under: Employee computer use, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Security and law
You’d think some people would know better when it comes to keeping sensitive information off the Web. Read more
When Facebook gets too friendly
Filed under: Employee computer use, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Web site
With so many people using social networking sites, it’s only natural that employees, bosses, customers and colleagues will cross each other’s virtual paths. That kind of interaction got one employee in trouble recently: Read more
Should HR care about ‘going green’?
Filed under: Employee computer use, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Telecommuting
Execs believe it’s not just the environment that can benefit from their companies’ environmental efforts. Read more
New legal pitfall when exempt employees e-mail
Filed under: Employee computer use, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Security and law
Mandatory furloughs have become a common way for companies to avoid layoffs. But here’s one thing those companies need to look out for: Read more
Execs committing electronic theft, too
Filed under: Employee computer use, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Security and law
Job losses have ignited a new security threat — theft by departing employees. And who’s doing it may surprise you. Read more
Company sued over common employee monitoring tool
Filed under: Employee computer use, Security and law, Special Report, Uncategorized
Many companies use “keylogging” software or hardware to monitor employees’ computer use. But they might be in trouble, according to this recent court case. Read more
Most managers want to see employees’ Facebook profiles
Filed under: Communication, Employee computer use, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views
Managers think they have a right to see what employees are doing on social networking sites, while employees say it’s none of the boss’s business. What are your managers doing? Read more
Personal e-mails get worker jailed
Filed under: Employee computer use, Security and law, Special Report
If you caught an employee breaking your Internet use policy, you’d discipline or fire him. But would you also call the police? Read more
Lighter side: 6 dumb ways to get fired online
Filed under: Communication, Employee computer use, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views
Luckily for managers, a popular new Web tool makes it easier to catch lying and rule-breaking employees: Read more
