Bring Your Own Device To Work: Excellent Money-Saving Idea Or Security Disaster Waiting To Happen?

24 Sep
Bring your own device to work

Maybe you’ve heard the term “BYOB” (bring your own bottle) when you were invited to a party with some friends. Now a similar trend is happening in business called “BYOD” (bring your own device) where employees are bringing their smartphones, tablets and other devices to work. Considering the cost of new hardware, this trend seems pretty attractive for small business owners. Employees show up already equipped with the devices they need to work; you just give them a username and password and you’re off to the races without as many out-of-pocket expenses as … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Acceptable Usage Policies, Handheld Devices / Smartphones, iPad, Security, TAG Blog

Social Media Policies in The Workplace

28 Mar

Back in November, the National Labor Relations Board in the US issued a Complaint alleging that an employer illegally terminated an employee who posted disparaging remarks about her supervisor on her personal Facebook page. The posting referred to her supervisor as a “psychiatric patient” and used several vulgarities, which resulted in other employees chiming in (Associated Press, November 2010).      While the Complaint is only an accusation and not a formal ruling from the NLRB, the repercussions of this action are critically important for employers of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Acceptable Usage Policies, Employee Productivity

How To Stop Employees From Indulging in Excessive Cell Phone Use At Work

7 Mar

      Thanks to smart phone technology, it seems like everyone is “plugged in” to 24/7 web access, texting, and e-mail; not to mention phone conversations. In some cases, people have become so addicted to their phones that they’re texting constantly, even while driving, having dinner with their families or using the bathroom!      Clearly these devices can become a major distraction at work, causing major problems with productivity, especially if you want your staff to be focused on getting critical projects completed accurately and on time. But … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Acceptable Usage Policies, Employee Productivity, Handheld Devices / Smartphones
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