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Most managers want to see employees’ Facebook profiles


June 15, 2009 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: 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?

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Myspace’s ‘drunken pirate’ gets fired, sues employer


May 29, 2009 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: 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.

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Employees’ private site insults managers — what can HR do?


May 11, 2009 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: Communication, Security and law, Special Report

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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.

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Are your best candidates on MySpace?


February 18, 2009 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: 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.

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Employee uses racial slur in Facebook profile: Can you fire her?


February 2, 2009 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: Employee computer use, Security and law, Special Report

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Here’s another story about employees who need a reminder that their bosses can read the stupid things they post online:

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Social networking sites catching on as recruiting tools


November 7, 2008 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: 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.

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Employee fired for MySpace page sues: Who wins?


November 3, 2008 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: 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.

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Survey: Many hiring managers check out candidates online


September 24, 2008 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: 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?

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