Most managers want to see employees’ Facebook profiles
Filed under: Communication, Employee computer use, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views
Managers think they have a right to see what employees are doing on social networking sites, while employees say it’s none of the boss’s business. What are your managers doing? Read more
Myspace’s ‘drunken pirate’ gets fired, sues employer
Filed under: Employee computer use, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Security and law
A recent court decision sends HR a welcome reminder: You do have the right to protect your company’s reputation online. Read more
Employees’ private site insults managers — what can HR do?
Filed under: Communication, Security and law, Special Report
A manager finds a Web site where angry employees post vulgar insults directed at supervisors and co-workers — can the employees be fired? That’s the question raised by this recent lawsuit. Read more
Are your best candidates on MySpace?
Filed under: In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Online recruiting
It’s not quite widespread yet, but more companies are starting to use Web sites like Facebook and MySpace to recruit employees. Read more
Employee uses racial slur in Facebook profile: Can you fire her?
Filed under: Employee computer use, Security and law, Special Report
Here’s another story about employees who need a reminder that their bosses can read the stupid things they post online: Read more
Social networking sites catching on as recruiting tools
Filed under: In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Online recruiting
It’s not quite widespread yet, but more companies are starting to use social networking Web pages to recruit employees. Read more
Employee fired for MySpace page sues: Who wins?
Filed under: Employee computer use, Security and law, Special Report
For some reason, many employees are surprised when inappropriate content they put on the Web is read by their boss or someone in HR. A few even go as far as suing the company once they’re disciplined or fired because of it. Read more
Survey: Many hiring managers check out candidates online
Filed under: In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Online recruiting, Security and law
The practice of performing impromptu background checks online is become more common among hiring managers. Are they in danger of breaking the law? Read more
