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Like most people, I watch TV in the evening and awhile ago I tuned into an episode of NBC’s The Office, one of the most popular sitcoms. This show and many like it place characters in unusual situations in order to get laughs and ratings. The episode was packed with light dialogue delivered effortlessly by the cast. Michael Scott – aka Steve Carell – playing cupid, set up co-workers on dates based on his success of hiring and fixing up Jim and Pam, two other employees.
Among the many issues before the courts is one question central to the future of social media and the role they play in our daily lives and workplaces: what kind of speech is social media speech? Is it private or public, protected or not?
Once again, an employee has suffered the consequences of sending racy text messages.
Among the many questions raised by the Shirley Sherrod case, one of the most puzzling is why there was no investigation before she was forced to resign.
You may be surprised where your employees can report concerns externally if they lack a sufficient internal resource.
Protecting sensitive information often seems to go against our instinctive desire to share experiences with colleagues, but the risks and consequences of indiscretion are very real.
This new law, which applies to companies that conduct any part of their business in the UK, prohibits bribes of government officials or privately employed individuals anywhere in the world.
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