Shhhh, don’t tell anyone. USA Today has some cutting edge journalism on how technology makes it easier to access porn at work. Bit of a silly piece but, amusing just the same.
From USA Today:
Devices providing wireless access to the Internet appear to be giving the porn-at-work phenomenon a boost even as employers are getting more aggressive about using software to block workers’ access to inappropriate websites. About 65% of U.S. companies used such software in 2005, according to a survey by the American Management Association and the ePolicy Institute, up from 40% in 2001.
Many employers say that because it’s so easy to access porn on portable devices — even those that are company-owned and outfitted to block access to adult-oriented websites — they are increasingly concerned about being sued by employees who are offended when co-workers view naughty images.
With wireless devices, close monitoring of workers is “impossible. There’s nothing you can do,” says Richard Laermer, CEO of the public relations firm RLM
Yeah, strong enforceable policies wouldn’t help and there are no solutions available for mobile devices (sarcasm). Throw your hands in the air and repent your sins. The end is nigh.
[tags]Porn at Work, Web Surfing Policies, Unacceptable Behaviour[/tags]
