Shoutbox

May I point out that in many countries spying on your employees is illegal and you can get seriously sued if you do, unless each and every employee knows that they are monitored. The method of monitoring doesn't matter in this case btw. Americans have fewer privacy protections than Europeans, but even within the US laws vary widely and can be very strict.

Also, take not that if you do (legally!) spy on your employees that your company can also be held responsible for anything which your employees do, not do, abuse, or whatever on the internet!!! eg: if one of your employees harasses somebody else via email, your company can be held responsible.

Do not take spying on your employess lightly. Spying should only be used as a last method when any other method fails. Think about a proper internet useage policy first, inform your employees what you expect from them and what they can/can't do, instead of spying. Show your ttrust and you would be surprised how effective that might be. This is always better than resorting to spying....