Too sick to use her work computer — but spends rest of the day on Facebook
Filed under: Employee computer use, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views
If an employee went home sick and a manager found out she spent the rest of the day on Facebook, how would your company respond? Read more
Office printers: The latest health threat?
Filed under: Employee computer use, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views
Though most recent health news has been focused on swine flu, some researchers are saying there’s a threat a lot closer to most people: laser printers. Read more
Workers who interact over e-mail less productive, researchers say
Filed under: Communication, Employee computer use, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views
Think e-mail and other communication technologies make employees more productive? Think again. Read more
Myspace’s ‘drunken pirate’ gets fired, sues employer
Filed under: Employee computer use, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Security and law
A recent court decision sends HR a welcome reminder: You do have the right to protect your company’s reputation online. Read more
Survey: Employees don’t use company intranet
Filed under: Communication, Employee computer use, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views
The company intranet is a great tool for fostering communication among employees and delivering important HR and benefits news. But only if employees actually use it. Read more
Employee cell phones: Why you could be on the hook
Filed under: Employee computer use, Security and law, Special Report
Do you need to strengthen your policy regarding employee use of cell phones? This employer decided to after getting a wake-up call in the form of a dangerous accident. Read more
Lighter side: Another Twitter nit wit
Filed under: Communication, Employee computer use, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views
It’s doubtful many sales reps would tell potential customers how annoying they are. But they might say it on the Internet. Read more
Are your managers spying on employees?
Filed under: Communication, Employee computer use, Special Report
Many employers monitor employees’ e-mail use to prevent data leaks, harassment and other legal problems. In one recent case, a manager went a step further, putting his company on the hook for a violation of privacy. Read more
Video reveals candidates for worst employees of the year
Filed under: Communication, Employee computer use, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views
Many employers are using online videos as ads to create a positive image of the company and its products. But others become victims of employee-made videos that do the exact opposite. Read more
‘Slackers’ may actually be more productive, study says
Filed under: Communication, Employee computer use, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views
Everyone knows most office workers waste some time surfing the Web. But this might be a surprise: Those slackers might actually get more done than everyone else. Read more
