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New way to make IT more productive


August 20, 2008 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: Employee computer use, Latest News & Views

A lot of companies offer employees access to exercise equipment. Some are going further and combining work and workouts to make IT more productive.

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States get tough on immigration


August 18, 2008 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Security and law

Many state governments continue to push for the use of the feds’ new E-Verify system.

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Blog on, but keep your day job safe


August 14, 2008 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: Employee computer use, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Security and law

It wasn’t too long ago that a major TV news network fired one of its senior producers for blogging. A violation of free speech?

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401k debit cards: Worst retirement planning idea ever?


August 13, 2008 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Payroll software

Employees have always been able to borrow money from their 401k funds. But now for some, it’s as easy as going to an ATM machine.

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Telecommuting arrangements quickly on the rise


August 12, 2008 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Telecommuting

Telecommuting sounds like a great idea to a lot of employees. But how many companies offer the arrangement?

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4 ways your cell phone is (allegedly) trying to kill you


August 11, 2008 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: Employee computer use, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views

With all the ways cell phones are reported to cause health problems, who can keep track of them?

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Top 3 ways e-mail annoys co-workers


August 8, 2008 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: Employee computer use, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views

Of all the ways e-mail can annoy people, here are the top 3 that e-etiquette experts warn against:

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What would you do? Employee posts a resume online


August 7, 2008 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: Employee computer use, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Online recruiting

Say you’re trolling through an online database — and you come across a resume recently posted by one of your long-term employees.

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Candidates sending text messages to interviewers?


August 6, 2008 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Online recruiting

Used to be job candidates would send thank-you letters to interviewers. Now they’re going high-tech — and employers might not be happy.

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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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