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Vacation Request Policy
Oct 2008
This policy is meant to serve as a guideline to assist organizations with vacation request rules and ensure coverage during vacation(s) and absences. This document should be used to outline the...
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Information Technology Quality Review
Oct 2008
Procuring a software package is a complicated process. This thorough checklist will keep you on track through all stages of software package procurement: software evaluation, vendor screening, RFP...
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Privacy Policy
Nov 2008
Privacy is very important to organizations and individuals. Keeping your organization secure and its data and employees transactions secure. This template is designed to assist your company in...
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Peer to Peer File Sharing Policy
Nov 2008
As an addendum to the company's Acceptable Use Policy—which details the utilization of the company network, the Internet, e-mail, and employees' personal computers—this policy prohibits the use of...
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Non-Disclosure Agreement Template
Nov 2008
The Non-Disclosure agreement is a key document to have in place if your organization works with a lot of electronic material or sensitive information of any kind. It can be key in ensuring an...
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Equipment Siting Policy
Jan 2009
Installing equipment takes planning and teamwork across organizations to be effective. Properly selecting a site for installation is a good step in ensuring the optimal operation of...
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Equipment Reuse Policy
Jan 2009
Many computer systems can run long after they have become older and slower than is required to run the latest and greatest applications. For example, a graphic designer might need a new computer...
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End User Backup Policy
Jan 2009
Organizations frequently backup network data, but don't reach down to a user's individual desktop. This policy directs users to store data which needs to be backed up to network shares or provide...
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Documented Objective and Ownership Policy
Jan 2009
Setting goals as a department is very important for employees. This will help them have something to achieve as they move through the year. Holding each employee and the team as a whole...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Disposal of Media Policy
Jan 2009
With advances in technology, media, from hard drives to CD-ROMs to tapes for backup, gets cheaper and bigger every day. What happens to the old media? It should be disposed of as completely as...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Default Access Policy
Jan 2009
Many organizations have a default level of access provided to employees. This ensures that everyone starts off with a defined set of access to documents and resources. Once roles are more...
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Clear Screen Policy
Jan 2009
Many computer users at companies want things to be as simple as possible. They will sometimes resort to keeping passwords on Post-it notes around the edges of the monitor or stuck under the...
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Ergonomic Requirements Policy
Jan 2009
Ergonomics are widely observed in offices around the world. Keeping employees comfortable and in good posture can increase performance and productivity while reducing injuries to the back and...
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Vendor Relationship Management Checklist
Mar 2009
Use TechRepublic's Vendor Relationship Management Checklist, a simple guide assembled by collecting the best information from TechRepublic articles on the subject. Leverage this checklist to...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Standard Welcome Letter
Oct 2008
When a new employee joins an organization, there's a lot to do to get them oriented to the way you do things. This welcome letter and checklist can be used to provide the new employee with a quick...
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Dial-up Request Policy
Aug 2008
Some users need to access the Internet from the road or home using company-provided Internet accounts with ISPs. You can use this policy to layout the ground rules for who gets such accounts and...
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Conflict of Interest Disclosure Policy
Aug 2008
Concerned that a client, vendor, consultant, or employee might have an undisclosed conflict of interest which may cause problems for your company? Implement a Conflict of Interest Disclosure...
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Action Item Log
Aug 2008
Need to keep track of things that are going on, but don't have time to build the form? Use TechRepublic's Action Item Log. This download is available for free as part of a TechRepublic Pro...
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10 IT health risks -- and how to combat them
Jun 2008
IT might not appear to be a high-risk field, but a surprising number of ailments can plague IT pros in all job roles. Suzanne Thornberry takes a look at some of the most prevalent health concerns...
Provided by Suzanne Thornberry
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10 things you should look for in an in-house eDiscovery solution
May 2008
If you work for a mid- to large-size company, you probably are familiar with the problems of eDiscovery. Your enterprise may routinely face five or more litigation matters each year, and you have...
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10 things you should know about creating an effective RFP
Feb 2008
The clearer and more comprehensive your RFP is, the greater your chances of getting higher quality responses. Calvin Sun offers 10 tips that will help you put together an RFP that minimizes...
Provided by Calvin Sun
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IT Shop In A Box
Oct 2007
Not sure if your IT shop has everything you need? This collection will help you get your network up and running, and it includes starter policies, tools to help you hire the right person for the...
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A quick-glance guide to the Office 2007 editions
May 2007
Deciding which version of Office 2007 matches your requirements could get a little tricky. You'll have to evaluate eight editions to determine which ones include all the elements you need --...
Provided by Deb Shinder
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IT Hardware and Software Purchasing Policy
Jul 2006
Your IT Budget is tight. You want to get the most bang for your IT buck. That's where the IT Hardware and Software Purchasing Policy can help. This policy's purpose is to help properly set the...
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Software Installation Policy
Jun 2006
Installation of unauthorized computer programs and software, including files downloaded and accessed on the Internet, can easily and quickly introduce serious, fast-spreading security...
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TechRepublic Pro's Business Case Template: New Purchases
Mar 2006
Justifying the cost of new hardware and software purchases can be difficult when budgets are tight. If your organization believes a major purchase is needed, use this business case to help...
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Book chapters
Dip into the Google revenue stream and make yourself some money with the AdSense program
Mar 2006
This chapter excerpt from Google Advertising Tools: Cashing in with AdSense, AdWords, and the Google APIs explains the details of how to work with the Google AdSense program. It is no secret that...
Provided by O'Reilly Media
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A template for technical acquisitions
Sep 2002
Download this template as a guide before you begin your next technology acquisition project. The template includes entries on a variety of acquisition process issues, including an acquisition...
Provided by TechRepublic
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User satisfaction survey form
May 2005
User surveys offer an excellent way to determine the level of satisfaction among employees who rely on IT support services. But to get accurate and useful results, it's important to develop a...
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The top 10 peeves of a support tech
Apr 2005
If you've spent even a little time in the tech support biz, you're bound to have a list of special aggravations that drive you crazy on a semi-regular basis. Check out these scenarios from veteran...
Provided by Becky Roberts
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Documented Objective and Ownership Policy
Jan 2009
Setting goals as a department is very important for employees. This will help them have something to achieve as they move through the year. Holding each employee and the team as a whole...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Disposal of Media Policy
Jan 2009
With advances in technology, media, from hard drives to CD-ROMs to tapes for backup, gets cheaper and bigger every day. What happens to the old media? It should be disposed of as completely as...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Disposal of Equipment Policy
Jan 2009
Equipment can become obsolete. Computers and monitors get old or have been depreciated and are being upgraded. When equipment gets old, it should be recycled when possible or disposed of...
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Default Access Policy
Jan 2009
Many organizations have a default level of access provided to employees. This ensures that everyone starts off with a defined set of access to documents and resources. Once roles are more...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Clear Screen Policy
Jan 2009
Many computer users at companies want things to be as simple as possible. They will sometimes resort to keeping passwords on Post-it notes around the edges of the monitor or stuck under the...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Ergonomic Requirements Policy
Jan 2009
Ergonomics are widely observed in offices around the world. Keeping employees comfortable and in good posture can increase performance and productivity while reducing injuries to the back and...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Vendor Relationship Management Checklist
Mar 2009
Use TechRepublic's Vendor Relationship Management Checklist, a simple guide assembled by collecting the best information from TechRepublic articles on the subject. Leverage this checklist to...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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10 reasons to invest in new smartphones
Mar 2009
Despite the tendency to curb spending during rough economic times, some tech purchases can actually pay off. See why smartphones may fall into this category.This download is also available as an...
Provided by Polly Schneider Traylor
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Streaming Media Policy
Nov 2008
Several independent surveys confirm worldwide streaming media use has grown significantly. While there are many legitimate business applications for streamed audio and video files, much streaming...
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User satisfaction survey form
May 2005
User surveys offer an excellent way to determine the level of satisfaction among employees who rely on IT support services. But to get accurate and useful results, it's important to develop a...
Provided by TechRepublic
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10 things you should know about creating an effective RFP
Feb 2008
The clearer and more comprehensive your RFP is, the greater your chances of getting higher quality responses. Calvin Sun offers 10 tips that will help you put together an RFP that minimizes...
Provided by Calvin Sun
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IT Manager's Toolkit for Staying Legal
May 2011
As an IT manager, you need to be familiar with what constitutes discrimination and how to avoid discriminatory behavior. To help you stay legal", check out this kit..."
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Change Control Policy
Jan 2009
Keeping track of changes to equipment, software, procedures, and anything else related to the information Technology environment within an organization can be quite a feat. The better an...
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Employee Separation Checklist, Version 2
Jun 2012
TechRepublic's Employee Separation Checklist, Version 2 assists you in creating a smoother employee separation process, by customizing this downloadable checklist.
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Standard Welcome Letter
Oct 2008
When a new employee joins an organization, there's a lot to do to get them oriented to the way you do things. This welcome letter and checklist can be used to provide the new employee with a quick...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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