How does everyone deal with employee’s asking you to “update” or “load” software on their home computers that they bring in for you to work on (without checking first) – and since they’re going to be using it for “school business at home”???? Do you address this with a district policy?
My response:
I recommend setting a date and time when employees can bring in their computers to have free, open source software (e.g. antivirus, firewall, anti-malware/spyware) loaded on them, as well as software that can be licensed for “work at home” use.
Having a one pager acknowledging release of liability, along with date, time, and what is installed on the computer (check list works), is nice to have on file.
VPN access can also be a concern…loading that on the computer can be difficult in a work setting because remote access is needed to test install (at least, in some situations I am familiar with).
Any other suggestions?
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As long as you’re not being used as free technician for someone who is too lazy or cheap to pay for someone to do it.
As long as you’re not being used as free technician for someone who is too lazy or cheap to pay for someone to do it.
I agree with @Moturoa, I would’ve phrased it a little nicer though. :-)My technician will do that on the side for teachers, but they pay him to do it and he doesn’t do it during school hours.
I agree with @Moturoa, I would’ve phrased it a little nicer though. :-)My technician will do that on the side for teachers, but they pay him to do it and he doesn’t do it during school hours.