Ever walk around the office unexpectedly and notice employees nervously typing at their computers? Are they engrossed in research or exhibiting the symptoms of a growing workplace problem? Experts warn that some employees spend several hours during the work day visiting chat rooms, trading stocks online, playing games, arranging vacations, sending personal e-mails, shopping and even gambling. Meantime, work piles up
and their projects are turned in late or filled with errors. Read full article (McKonly % Asbury LLP, Certified Public Accountants http://www.macpas.com)As e-mail messages become a part of the standard evidence submitted in high-profile corporate litigation cases, companies are becoming concerned about how to protect themselves without violating federal laws. Read full article (McKonly % Asbury LLP, Certified Public Accountants http://www.macpas.com)Ben Franklin Venture Investment Forum will hold a mini-workshop called Finance 101 at two different locations: July 26 from 10:00 AM to noon at the Juniata Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership in Huntingdon; and on August 7, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM in the Educational Activities Building at Penn State Harrisburg. The cost is $25 per person. Jill Edwards, Executive Director of Ben Franklin Venture Investment Forum and a former bank commercial lender, will explain in plain English what leverage ratios, sustainable growth calculations and a host of other financial terms mean, and will give you some tips on how to stay in the good graces of your bank. For more information, call us at (717) 948-6625.From the Pittsburgh Technology Council
National IT Survey for Small- and Medium-Sized Manufacturers
Southern Growth Policies Board, in partnership with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), has designed a survey to identify the information technology needs of U.S. small- and medium-sized manufacturers. The 20-question survey takes only a few minutes to complete and the results will be used to develop new programs to help manufacturers. To participate, complete the survey by July 31. For more information, contact Charity Pennock.The Council’s Fourth Annual Women in Technology Golf Outing
Monday, July 31, 11:30 a.m.m-7:00 p.m., South Hills Country Club.
No matter what your skill level, don’t miss this opportunity to meet and network with technology professionals in the Pittsburgh region. Sponsored by Catalyst Connection, Highmark and the Hilton Pittsburgh. RSVP: Council Events or 412.918.4229From TechNews World
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