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
5 common HR tech purchasing mistakes
In tough times, technology can help HR departments do more with less — but it also becomes more important to make careful decisions about software vendors. Read more
Top 5 HR software choices for small businesses
Filed under: Applicant tracking systems, HRIS software, Payroll software, Special Report
When it comes to HR software, the most well-known offerings are often impractical for all but the largest companies. What’s out there for small businesses? Read more
Company loses 75k over manager’s e-mail mistake
Filed under: Communication, Document retention, Special Report
One of the problems with e-mail: A message easily can be misinterpreted and taken out of context. And when it happens to a manager, the repercussions can be serious. Read more
Job offer in jeopardy after online embarrassment
Filed under: Applicant background screening, Online recruiting, Special Report
There’s always been a difference between what some job candidates say and what they really mean. Except now it’s gotten easier for them to accidentally reveal the truth to managers and HR. Read more
Ready for new COBRA rules? Here’s help
Getting ready to comply with the COBRA changes included in the stimulus package passed last month? Here’s one online resource you’ll need. Read more
Obama drops E-verify extension — what now?
Filed under: Applicant background screening, Security and law, Special Report
Though provisions to extend E-Verify were dropped from both the economic stimulus package and President Obama’s budget plan, the electronic employment verification system isn’t going away just yet. Read more
E-mail confusion leads to FMLA suit
Filed under: Communication, Security and law, Special Report
An employee tells his boss he needs time off to care for a sick family member — but says he doesn’t want to use FMLA. How should the manager respond? Read more
Employee fired for offensive e-mails challenges company’s policy
Filed under: Employee computer use, Security and law, Special Report
Imagine your company’s IT department catches an employee forwarding offensive e-mails to co-workers. It’s a clear case for discipline or termination, right? Here’s one employee who didn’t think so: Read more
4 e-mails managers shouldn’t send
Most managers love e-mail — it gives them an easy way to quickly communicate with large groups of staffers. But here’s the downside: Read more
