Electronic monitoring: Is backlash inevitable?
Many managers monitor their employees’ computer use. Here’s one key to avoiding a backlash from the workers: Tell the what you’re doing and why you’re doing it. When employees’ computer use is being...
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Courts make it tougher to monitor employee e-mail
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. Here’s...
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Moronic office thief thought work computers couldn’t be searched
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? One recent...
View ArticleWill blocking Web sites actually hurt productivity?
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? It doesn’t work that way, according to researchers...
View ArticleWho’s browsing inappropriate sites at work? You might be surprised
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: One quarter of all employees with...
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Employee breaks law on work computer: Company liable?
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? It depends on the...
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Manager’s naughty web habits cost company big
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...
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Company sued over common employee monitoring tool
Many companies use “keylogging” software or hardware to monitor employees’ computer use. But they might be in trouble, according to this recent court case. Keystroke logging (often called...
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