Company loses 75k over manager’s e-mail mistake

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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

Was tech fired due to bias, or his own behavior?

December 1, 2008 by · Comments Off
Filed under: In this week's e-newsletter, IT staffing, Latest News & Views, Security and law 

There are times when employees just can’t get along. What happens when one of them says it’s because his co-workers are biased against him? Read more

Will EEOC make online application illegal?

November 10, 2008 by · 19 Comments
Filed under: Online recruiting, Security and law, Special Report 

These days, recruiters and HR pros don’t think twice about posting open jobs online. But do online recruiting methods unfairly exclude minority candidates? Read more

9 e-mail blunders that give HR big trouble

June 30, 2008 by · Comments Off
Filed under: 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. Read more

Telling co-workers they’re annoying

It used to be that if employees were annoyed by co-workers, they’d complain to friends, managers or HR. Now they’re sending anonymous messages straight to the source of the pain. Read more

Never write an e-mail you wouldn’t send to a judge

E-mails are never private. Some employers learn that the hard way. Read more