Posts by Chris Swinson
Windows 10 Upgrades: Are You Ready?
Imagine this. You’re working on a major project and are in a good workflow. Everything is going smoothly…and then it happens. You get the notification on your computer that Windows 10 has to upgrade. Now. Your productivity for the next hour or two has gone down the drain. The last thing you need is to…
Read MoreHow To Maintain Security When Employees Work Remotely
According to the 2017 State of Telecommuting in the U.S. Employee Workforce report, the number of people in the U.S. who telecommute increased 115% over the last ten years. In a 2019 report, this number climbed to 159%. While it’s not always a viable option for every industry, there’s no doubt that allowing employees to…
Read MoreSecurity Beyond the Basics
You can’t rely on your firewall alone to protect all of the data your organization maintains. It takes a variety of security methods in order to keep the bad guys out and your information safe. Our mission is to help organizations understand the risks and what they need to do to protect their information by…
Read MoreWhy Every Person In A Company Shares Responsibility For Keeping The Network Safe
No matter your industry or company size, each person in your organization plays an important role and needs to understand that from the moment they join your team. This is especially true when it comes to the security of your organization and the data you are trusted with. While security may not be someone’s primary…
Read MoreWhy New Employee Training is Actually an Ongoing Process
New employee training is a key component of your onboarding process. When new hire training is carefully planned, it will set your team members up for success and transition them into their new role as smoothly as possible. However, it’s important to remember that new team members are processing a lot of information in the…
Read MoreTips to Create a Happy Work Environment
It’s no secret that employers want their teams to be happy and look forward to coming to work. Your team can be one of your greatest recruiting tools, and if they’re not feeling satisfied with the company, they likely won’t be singing your praises to others. Sure, there may be some challenging days that can…
Read MoreMaintaining a Safe Workplace
Maintaining the security of your organization’s data doesn’t stop with the firewall, antivirus software, or employee training. In order to adequately protect all the sensitive information your organization keeps on file, you also need to consider how you maintain the physical safety of your workplace. Maintaining a safe workplace might seem like a no-brainer, but…
Read MoreBuilding a Thriving Internship Program For Your Organization
Internships are a great way for students and recent graduates to gain practical work experience in their chosen career field, and these days it’s more common for college students to complete an internship as a part of their studies. Some degree programs require successful completion of an internship. If you’ve found yourself questioning whether bringing…
Read MoreIT Policies to Cover When Onboarding New Employees
Onboarding a new employee isn’t as simple as it sounds. In addition to making sure you provide the proper training for the job this team member will perform, it’s also important to make sure he or she is given thorough training in other aspects of your organization and operations. Over the next few months, we’ll…
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