Nation News Digest: Many companies have staff that scan e-mail

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Many companies have staff that scan e-mail

NEW YORK — Next time you’re grumbling about your boss to a friend or colleague via e-mail, remember that there may be another set of eyes scanning the words you’re writing.

More than 40 percent of U.S. companies with 20,000 or more employees have staff who monitor outbound e-mail, according to a recent survey by Forrester Research for e-mail security company Proofpoint Inc.

“Most employees are aware of and accept the fact that there is technology monitoring their e-mail, but most don’t realize there is actually someone other than the intended recipient reading and interpreting them,” said Keith Crosley, director of market development for Proofpoint.

Feel like swearing? Don’t do it at work

NEW YORK — Cussing at work could cost you your career.

A recent poll of more than 2,000 executives found that more than 80 percent find a foul-mouthed colleague unacceptable to work alongside in the office. More than a third of bosses have issued a formal warning for using inappropriate language, and 6 percent have fired someone for swearing.

The majority of those who responded to the online survey, conducted by recruiting company TheLadders.com, said they have given an official warning for personal calls, loud talking and revealing clothing.

Associated Press