Technology in the workplace

Every once in a while, I write an article or other publication about the implications of new technologies in the workplace. Of course, every time I revisit the issue, there are different technologies, trends, and potential ramifications to talk about.

What impact do new technological trends have in your workplace, and how do you handle them? I'm interested in how they aid employees in doing their jobs, but even more so in the types of problems they cause.

Do you have a procedure in place to periodically revisit your policies regarding the proper and prohibited use of workplace technology by your employees? Is it preferable to create a detailed policy (or policies) for each specific issue as it arises (i.e., blogging, social media sites, texting, tweeting, phone apps, spam, viruses, spyware, and so on)? Or do you prefer a more general policy that will hopefully be broad enough to apply to any new technology-related problems that may arise in the future? Is such a policy even possible?

Julie Athey

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