Digital stalking/ anonymous letters/ unwanted email and internet use
Professional surfer
An employee of a local government body spent a great deal of his working day visiting pornographic websites. Colleagues had noticed that he always minimized his computer screen when somebody approached his workplace. Moreover, his level of productivity had dropped considerably.
An investigation by our specialists revealed that visiting pornographic websites clearly conflicted with the company’s internet and email protocol. The investigation also revealed that every working day this man spent 5 to 6 hours surfing on the internet. Based on the outcome of the investigation, the man was fired on the spot.
We regularly come across employees who spend long periods surfing on the internet during working hours. Another very popular pastime is the exchange by email of amusing pictures and jokes. At first glance, this seems an innocent way of passing the time, but experience has shown that viruses can quickly spread in this way. These activities also take up an unnecessary amount of employees’ time and use a lot of network and server capacity; and then there is the possible damage to your organisation’s image. Our practical experience and expertise qualifies to formulate and implement internet and email protocols. If you want to leave your employees in no doubt, prevent abuse and act decisively when such cases occur, agreements should be recorded in an email and internet protocol. IN fact, our Strategic Risk Management® department regularly organises training courses and workshops on this subject. It is equally important to check that such protocols are being complied with, and we can also assist you in this.
An employee of a local government body spent a great deal of his working day visiting pornographic websites. Colleagues had noticed that he always minimized his computer screen when somebody approached his workplace. Moreover, his level of productivity had dropped considerably.
An investigation by our specialists revealed that visiting pornographic websites clearly conflicted with the company’s internet and email protocol. The investigation also revealed that every working day this man spent 5 to 6 hours surfing on the internet. Based on the outcome of the investigation, the man was fired on the spot.
We regularly come across employees who spend long periods surfing on the internet during working hours. Another very popular pastime is the exchange by email of amusing pictures and jokes. At first glance, this seems an innocent way of passing the time, but experience has shown that viruses can quickly spread in this way. These activities also take up an unnecessary amount of employees’ time and use a lot of network and server capacity; and then there is the possible damage to your organisation’s image. Our practical experience and expertise qualifies to formulate and implement internet and email protocols. If you want to leave your employees in no doubt, prevent abuse and act decisively when such cases occur, agreements should be recorded in an email and internet protocol. IN fact, our Strategic Risk Management® department regularly organises training courses and workshops on this subject. It is equally important to check that such protocols are being complied with, and we can also assist you in this.
Meer informatie
