Internet Usage
Internet use, on Company time, using company-owned devices that are connected to the Company network, is authorized to conduct Company business only. Internet use brings the possibility of breaches of the security of confidential Company information.
Internet use also creates the possibility of contamination to our systems via viruses or spyware. Spyware allows unauthorized people, outside of the Company, potential access to Company passwords and other confidential information.
Removing such programs from the Company network requires IT staff to invest time and attention that is better devoted to making technological progress.
For this reason, and to assure the use of work time appropriately for work, we ask staff members to limit internet use to business use only.
Additionally, under no circumstances may Company owned computers or other electronic equipment, including devices owned by the employee, be used on Company time at work to obtain, view, or reach any pornographic, or otherwise immoral, unethical, or non-business-related internet sites. Doing so can lead to disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.
Social Media
Your employer understands that part of what you do in social media is outreach that recruits new employees and enhances our Company brand. Many employees have social media responsibilities in their job description including the social media marketers, tech support, and recruiters.
Your employer also understands that the relationship of our employees to an online world that you spend time in 24/7 can lead to the blurring of work time and off work time.
We strongly encourage you to limit the use of social media to work-related content and outreach during work hours.
Additionally, you are prohibited from sharing any confidential or protected information that belongs to or is about the Company. You are strongly encouraged not to share disparaging information that places your Company or coworkers in an unfavorable light.
The Company’s reputation and brand should be protected by all employees. The lives and actions of your coworkers should never be shared online. Please note the preferences of fellow employees who are parents before you use the name of their children online.
In social media participation from work devices or during working hours, social media content that discriminates against any protected classification including age, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, or genetic information is prohibited. It is our company policy to also recognize sexual preference and weight as qualifying for discrimination protection. Any employee, who participates in social media, who violates this policy will be dealt with according to the Company harassment policy.
Email Usage at the Company
Email is also to be used for Company business only. Company confidential information must not be shared outside of the Company, without authorization, at any time. You are also not to conduct personal business using the Company computer or email.
Please keep this in mind, also, as you consider forwarding non-business emails to associates, family or friends. Non-business related emails waste company time and attention.
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Emails That Discriminate
Any email content that discriminates against any protected classification including age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or genetic information is prohibited. It is our company policy to also recognize sexual preference and weight as qualifying for discrimination protection. Any employee who sends an email that violates this policy will be dealt with according to the harassment policy.
These emails are prohibited at the Company. Sending or forwarding non-business emails will result in disciplinary action that may lead to employment termination.
Company Owns Employee Email
Keep in mind that the Company owns any communication sent via email or that is stored on company equipment. Management and other authorized staff have the right to access any material in your email or on your computer at any time. Please do not consider your electronic communication, storage or access to be private if it is created or stored on work systems.
Privacy Policy
Keep in mind that the Company owns you and all your thoughts. We will decrypt any and all traffic we can see and scan it for ideas that we can capitalize on. You should understand that while working for the Company have absolutely no privacy and should have no expectation of privacy.