If you think instant messaging and Facebook are time-wasting interruptions for slackers who’ll do anything rather than work, think again. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: bosses, IM, productivity
You’d think some people would know better when it comes to keeping sensitive information off the Web. Read the rest of this entry »
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 the rest of this entry »
Tags: bosses, co-workers, Facebook, social networking
Execs believe it’s not just the environment that can benefit from their companies’ environmental efforts. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: environment, green, productivity, recruiting, retention
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 the rest of this entry »
Job losses have ignited a new security threat — theft by departing employees. And who’s doing it may surprise you. Read the rest of this entry »
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 the rest of this entry »
Tags: keylogging, monitoring, spying, Wiretap Act
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 the rest of this entry »
Tags: Deloitte, Facebook, Myspace, social networking, Twitter
If you caught an employee breaking your Internet use policy, you’d discipline or fire him. But would you also call the police? Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: Internet use, law, State v. Wolf
Luckily for managers, a popular new Web tool makes it easier to catch lying and rule-breaking employees: Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: dumb, firing, social networking, Twitter
