Smart Policies for Workplace Technology

Every new device introduced in the workplace brings with it the risk of employee misuse, whether accidental or intentional. This misuse -- and the practical and legal problems it can cause -- consistently ranks high on the list of employers' concerns.

Smart Policies for Workplace Technologies shows small business owners, managers, and HR professionals how to make the workplace safe for technology by developing policies for appropriate use of:

The book provide all of the sample policies and instructions that companies need, while employers also learn how to assess and draft policies for emerging technologies.

The 2nd edition includes a new chapter and policy on the use of social media sites, such as Facebook, MySpace and Twitter, and is updated to include the latest statistics, legal rules, and the recent Supreme Court decision on the privacy of employee text messages.

NOTE: The finished book will also contain a CD with all of the sample policies and instructions.