Company sued over common employee monitoring tool
Filed under: Employee computer use, Security and law, Special Report, Uncategorized
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
Manager’s naughty web habits cost company big
Filed under: Employee computer use, Security and law, Special Report
When employees complain of harassment, they often ask managers to ‘keep it between you and me’ and not take any action. But a recent court ruling shows why supervisors should always notify HR about possible harassment issues. Read more
Employee breaks law on work computer: Company liable?
Filed under: Employee computer use, Security and law, Special Report, Uncategorized
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’s browsing inappropriate sites at work? You might be surprised
Filed under: Employee computer use, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Security and law
Are you concerned about how employees are using their workplace Internet access? If not, maybe you should be. Some troubling news for HR pros, managers and IT staff: Read more
Will blocking Web sites actually hurt productivity?
Filed under: Employee computer use, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Security and law
It’s no secret: Many employees waste big chunks of the day browsing the Internet. So, restrict their online access and productivity will soar, right? Read more
Moronic office thief thought work computers couldn’t be searched
Filed under: Employee computer use, Security and law, Special Report
One objection some employees have against their employer’s computer policies: It’s an invasion of privacy. But do workers really have a right to privacy when they’re on company computers? Read more
Courts make it tougher to monitor employee e-mail
Filed under: Employee computer use, Security and law, Special Report
It’s been the legal standard for awhile: Employers have the right to monitor employees’ e-mail and other electronic communication. But a recent court ruling sheds some doubt on that standard. Read more
Electronic monitoring: Is backlash inevitable?
Filed under: 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: Read more
