Study: More e-mails mean the company’s doomed

The way e-mail’s used says a lot about a company’s culture. But can e-mail patterns predict that a company’s about to go belly-up? Read more

Company sued over common employee monitoring tool

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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 more

Employee breaks law on work computer: Company liable?

It’s no secret: Employees often use their workplace computers for non-work purposes. But when an employee does something illegal, is the company liable because it owns the equipment? Read more

Who won this case? Was e-mail agreement a contract?

Technology’s changing the way companies communicate with employees — but there are some things that are still better discussed face-to-face. Read more

7 manager mistakes that turn e-mail into evidence

October 6, 2008 by · Comments Off
Filed under: Employee computer use, Security and law, Special Report, Uncategorized 

E-mails are never private and always permanent. That’s why it’s critical that HR periodically reminds managers to watch what they write. Read more

Tech hiring interviews: Don’t forget the soft skills

September 25, 2008 by · Comments Off
Filed under: In this week's e-newsletter, IT staffing, Latest News & Views, Uncategorized 

When you’re hiring IT staff, obviously you need people with the right technical skills. But other factors, like people skills or business knowledge, are also key. Here are some things to ask in an interview to keep those soft skills in focus. Read more

Lawmakers try to ban 401(k) debit cards

Most employers agree allowing employees to make easy withdrawals from 401(k) accounts is a bad idea. Soon, it might be illegal, too. Read more

The latest threat to data security? Employees’ kids

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

2 e-mail mistakes many managers make

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

Half of all employees have forwarded offensive e-mail jokes

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. Read more

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