Has anyone out there had problems with workers when trying to institute a formal policy? My company has just moved to new facilities and expanded a lot. I have been moved into the Sys Admin position over a W2K network. A lot of the employees who moved from the “old” site are used to a very informal atmosphere and are balking at signing the PC policy (which I downloaded and tweaked from Tech Republic). The boss is really soft on these particular people, but so far is backing me. My stance of course is protecting the company’s substantial investment in equipment and data (and covering myself legally as well).
Interestingly, the problem is also a good thing – they’re taking the policy very seriously and are worried about its implications for their jobs (i.e., inappropriate internet use specifically!)
Anyone have any advice on the best way to get these people on board?
Thanks.
Virginia
