A recent study conducted by researchers from the University of Illinois looked at the correlation between a worker’s wages and the likelihood of the employee stealing. They found the more money they get paid, the less likely they were to steal from the business. “There’s actually very little research on the effect of wages on ...
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The Mehlville Fire Protection District has recently implemented a new social media policy for its firefighters, and it is hoping to stop any problems before they arise, according to the Mehlville-Oakville Patch. Even though there have been no cases in which a firefighter acted inappropriately while using their cell phone or social media accounts, the ...
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Small business owners must decide what brand of computer, mobile device and other forms of technology they want their employees using. Preferences vary, but many entrepreneurs opt for Apple products, in part because they are seen as more secure and less prone to hacking than other brands. However, a recent article on CultOfMac.com points out ...
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There has been a growing problem surrounding employers who allow a “bringing your own device” (BYOD) to work policy, as this often gives employees access to the company’s networks, according to Washington Technology. A new study conducted by SANS Institute found that many businesses and organizations aren’t aware of the extent of the use of ...
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Starting up a new business is difficult no matter when a person decides to do so, but a tough economy can make this even more trying – and this is exactly what many Gen-Yers are experiencing. Many entrepreneurs agree that business promotion is key, and nowadays social media sites are the best places to start ...
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Many employers are uneasy when it comes to the idea of an employee hacking into the business’ accounts, but it is something that can happen to any business. Some employers may want to know what employees are likely to take away from a company and the lawyers and law firms on JD Supra have compiled ...
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In the technology age, many companies and businesses have taken on state-of-the-art applications and software with no hesitation. However, with cloud computing and technology advancing extremely quickly, it is important for employers keep their business information within the company, and that employees or others do not hack into crucial data, according to InformationWeek. There are ...
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The latest Global Study on Mobility Risks, which was conducted by Websense, looked at how company-owned mobile devices and the bring-your-own-device (BYOD) trend is affecting the security of businesses and policies. The findings showed 77 percent of more than the 4,000 respondents believe that mobile devices at the workplace are necessary to running a successful ...
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