1. Conduct an in-depth review of your employees' Internet use
2. Create an acceptable use policy with rules and expectations for employees
3. Purchase blocking or filtering software that supports your goals

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Tips & Tactics
Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• Just as employees use office phones for personal calls, they may have legitimate reasons for personal email or Internet access during the day. Policies should reflect that fact.
• Employees may voice objections about privacy issues. That's why it's important to provide upfront communication and allow input into the process.
• Describe your Internet use policy in your employee handbook and make it part of new employee orientation.
• By purchasing blocking or monitoring software, you also can prevent employees from downloading outside files with potentially dangerous spyware.
• Once approved, Internet use rules should apply to everyone and include specific disciplinary action for violations.
• Remember that some employees may need more time online than others depending on job responsibilities.