Whitepapers  Industry FAQs  License Agreement  Case Studies	Industry FAQs What is Employee Internet Management (EIM)? Employee Internet Management is an industry that is focused on helping companies manage what employees do on the Internet. Most companies in the EIM industry provide their customers with software that only tracks URL address lists and blocks employees from visiting sites the company sees as negative. These types of software focus only on eliminating bad Internet behavior and treat employees as liabilities. FastTracker understands that the Internet is a productive tool when combined with the company's most precious asset - people. The world of EIM is about to change! Why do companies choose to manage employees' Internet use? Improving productivity, liability concerns, and bandwidth management have been the top three reasons why companies decide to better manage employees' Internet use. But, as managers are confronted daily with the task of getting the most out of their resources, companies are looking at Internet use in the workplace as a way to better manage corporate intelligence and replicate what their best people are doing. Personal Computers, technology, and the Internet have changed the face of the workplace and the employee forever. Managing employee's in this new workplace is becoming paramount for companies to keep the competitive edge so necessary in today's marketplace. Are there any legal considerations to managing employees' Internet use? A company has the legal right to understand how its people are utilizing the company's assets. Companies can be held liable if it's assets are abused and cause a hostile work environment. The organization, not just the individual, is at risk for lawsuits that can stem from "obscene" emails and inappropriate Internet usage. What is an Internet Usage policy (IUP)? Internet usage policies set a standard of proper "etiquette" for employees using the Internet. These policies allow companies to communicate with its employees about the rules and guidelines for using the Internet and inform them about the risks and consequences for inappropriate use. IUPs allow employees and management alike to all participate in the productive use of the Internet that will result in positive work environment for all.
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