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The latest threat to data security? Employees’ kids


July 29, 2008 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: Employee computer use, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Security and law, Uncategorized

When employees take company devices home, it can open the door for security problems. Here’s one way to help keep corporate data secure:

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2 e-mail mistakes many managers make


July 21, 2008 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: Employee computer use, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Security and law, Uncategorized

Though e-mail’s a preferred form of communication, some things are still better said in person.

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Half of all employees have forwarded offensive e-mail jokes


July 7, 2008 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Security and law, Uncategorized

A recent survey reveals that many employees are OK with sending offensive e-mails while they’re at work. That conduct can easily lead to lawsuits against their employers.

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Adobe upgrade will help employees collaborate


July 3, 2008 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: HRIS software, Latest News & Views, Uncategorized

Adobe Systems Incorporated announced a major upgrade to its Acrobat software which promises to help streamline the process of creating and sharing electronic documents.

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9 e-mail blunders that give HR big trouble


June 30, 2008 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: Employee computer use, Security and law, Special Report, Uncategorized

As much as e-mail has helped corporate communication, it’s also opened the doors to new legal risks for employers. Here are some common mistakes both managers and Human Resources pros make that can get their companies in serious trouble.

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Electronic monitoring: Is backlash inevitable?


June 18, 2008 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: Employee computer use, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Uncategorized

Many managers monitor their employees’ computer use. Here’s one key to avoiding a backlash from the workers:

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What!? Company liable for employee’s personal blog?


June 16, 2008 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: Employee computer use, Security and law, Special Report, Uncategorized

As if you need more headaches, new technology’s making it even harder to guard against lawsuits. Here’s one company that’s getting dragged into court because of an employee’s private, at-home online activity.

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How are they using the company’s laptops?


May 28, 2008 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: Employee computer use, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Security and law, Uncategorized

HR and IT managers would like to think roaming workers follow the same rules as their office-based counterparts. But new research shows just how far those rules are bent.

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Avoid problems when they bring mp3s to work


May 16, 2008 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: Employee computer use, Latest News & Views, Uncategorized

Worried about all those employees with headphones in their ears all day? Maybe you shouldn’t be.

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Employment lawsuits cause most e-discovery woes


April 24, 2008 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: Uncategorized

As new research shows, a huge chunk of “electronic discovery” rulings against companies stem from employment lawsuits. Here are some things HR and IT can do to limit the risk of getting fined.

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