‘Slackers’ may actually be more productive, study says
Filed under: Communication, Employee computer use, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views
Everyone knows most office workers waste some time surfing the Web. But this might be a surprise: Those slackers might actually get more done than everyone else. Read more
The latest threat to worker productivity
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If you’ve noticed your company’s Internet connection running slower and a lot less work being done lately, this could be why: Read more
What do you think: Do iPods belong at work?
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As more young, tech-savvy employees enter the workforce, their managers are faced with a big question: Should employees be allowed to listen to music while they work? Read more
Employee fired for offensive e-mails challenges company’s policy
Filed under: Employee computer use, Security and law, Special Report
Imagine your company’s IT department catches an employee forwarding offensive e-mails to co-workers. It’s a clear case for discipline or termination, right? Here’s one employee who didn’t think so: Read more
Who won this case? Was computer search a response to her bias complaint?
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Managers need to be careful about disciplining employees who’ve made discrimination or harassment complaints. But does that mean those workers can get away with breaking policy? Read more
Why employees put your company data at risk
Filed under: Employee computer use, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Security and law
Your firm may not be the victim of a cyber-attack, but you definitely have employees who are breaking IT policies every day and putting your company’s info at risk. Read more
Survey: 1 in 5 employee e-mails poses a legal risk
Filed under: Employee computer use, Security and law, Special Report
What technology creates the biggest legal and financial risks for employers? Hint: It’s something most employees use multiple times a day. Read more
Browser update helps workers break rules
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Your company may not be a fan of a new Microsoft feature that helps Web surfers hide their online activity. Read more
The latest threat to data security? Employees’ kids
Filed under: Employee computer use, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Security and law, Uncategorized
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
25% of workers play games at their desks
In a recent survey, almost a quarter of employees admitted to playing video games on their computers at work. Should companies be doing anything about this? Read more
