By Eric B. Meyer I heard that there was some U.S. Supreme Court decision yesterday about health care. Want the scoop? Google it. They zig, I’ll zag … Read more
Can I Protect My Trade Secrets With a Social Media Policy?
By James Douglass Everybody in the modern workforce is involved in social media in one way or another. Think about it: Even if your company does not … Read more
Why HR Must Embrace Social Technology
Another day, another survey, another great informational graphic. The data comes from the State of Social Technology and Talent Media research report from … Read more
LinkedIn Says How They’re Working to Secure User Passwords After Breach
LinkedIn has clarified their efforts to contain the much talked-about password breach that occurred last week. In an email to members of the media late … Read more
More on the NLRB and Social Media Policies: 4 Ways to Violate Federal Law
There has been a lot written about the advice from the NLRB and its general counsel, Lafe Solomon, pertaining to social media policies. The bottom line in … Read more
LinkedIn Describes Security Steps After Huge Password Breach
Yesterday, LinkedIn clarified efforts to contain the 6 million password breach that occurred last week. In an e-mail to the media the company summarized … Read more
Ask Barb: Phone or Facebook?
Dear Barb: My recruiters are convinced that clients want to communicate by email, text, and IM vs. telephone conversations. I still think we should pick up … Read more
Is Your Social Media Policy Unlawful? The NLRB Seems to Think So
As discussed last week, the National Labor Relations Board has issued new guidance on what employers should — and shouldn’t — include in social media … Read more
Do Employees Have Protected Privacy Rights in Facebook Postings?
By Eric B. Meyer John and Mary are co-workers. They are also Facebook friends. And both John and Mary have adjusted their respective Facebook privacy … Read more
Over 6 Million Passwords Reportedly Stolen From LinkedIn
Earlier this morning, The Verge reported that a user in a Russian forum had obtained nearly 6.5 million passwords from the business networking site … Read more