Don’t let your valuable corporate assets and proprietary information walk out the door when an employee leaves the company. This policy, written by Scott Matteson for TechRepublic Premium, provides the framework for a non-compete agreement with employees so that they understand what knowledge and skills they can and can’t take with them if they depart ...

Technological advances in recent years have provided great advantages by offering diverse tools, software and platforms that generate operational flexibility. It has also led to some complex challenges: keeping track of massive amounts of data in disparate locations, under various user controls and accessed via different types of devices, both personally and company-owned. Shadow IT ...

Unless you’ve been using Linux distributions that intentionally replace systemd for another initialization system, you’ve worked with this tool. But have you really? If you haven’t spent time diving into how to properly use systemd on your Linux operating systems, you might be missing out on some very helpful features. This TechRepublic Premium guide, created ...

Researching social media tools, services and software, collating desired features, assessing effectiveness and narrowing potential candidates will require a comprehensive strategy. These guidelines and comparison tool, created by Mark W. Kaelin for TechRepublic Premium, will help your decision makers evaluate available social media solutions and find the best ones for your business. From the guide: ...

Numerous studies have demonstrated the physical and mental health benefits provided by holidays and vacation time, which help employees maintain a positive work-life balance. The purpose of this customizable policy, written by Scott Matteson for TechRepublic Premium, is to provide guidelines for requesting, filing and permitting paid/unpaid time off as well as to ensure coverage ...

Nearly half of Americans, 46%, have had a password stolen in the past year. Out of all the accounts that were breached, more than three-quarters (77%) of those users had their personal information stolen, such as their personal address, credit card number and Social Security Number. Password attacks on businesses can expose even more critical ...

Email-based cyberattacks are rampant. If we go by figures, the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency reports that 90% of successful cyberattacks begin with phishing emails. While phishing emails can target individuals and businesses of all sizes, attackers may prefer to double down their aim at senior-level employees to increase their chances of catching a ...

The concept of beauty has evolved significantly over time. People have progressively embraced a more inclusive definition of beauty, acknowledging its multifaceted nature encompassing age, race, ethnicity, gender, body type and beyond. This broader perspective has led to greater acceptance and celebration of individual uniqueness. With beautytech, short for beauty technology, people can now freely ...

Many organizations, especially those with large workloads, have increasingly turned to cloud computing. Gartner predicts that by 2026, about 75% of organizations will adopt the cloud as their fundamental infrastructure due to its flexibility, scalability, potential cost savings, and ability to support innovation and business growth. Although several computing models exist, hybrid cloud and multicloud ...

To test your sensitivity to criticism, ask yourself how receptive you were to the critical words of your immediate supervisor during your last performance appraisal. Dealing with criticism is not easy. On the contrary, analytical thinkers are convinced that their way is the only way. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Follow these ...