Office issues

[coolcat]

Not sure if it's off topic.

I work as an office manager and recently I found out that one of the staff members was browsing adultwork using his desktop. Stupid lad!  I saw it when  I was walking pass and he quickly turned off his screen. As a frequent user of adultwork myself (on my mobile only though) I immediately spotted it.   

What would you do under such circumstances? The lad using the machine was not particularly friendly to me (I am friendly to everyone in the office) and I don't want him know that I report him browsing adult website (our company has policy on the subject but never implemented!) but if I want to use it to my advantage, eg make him become less demanding on other work related issues what should I do?

Any suggestions or should I just leave it?

[Happyjose]

I suppose it comes down to how much management discretion you have and how much of a can of worms it could turn into.

Putting the hypocrisy aside, if it's against company rules then you probably have an obligation to tackle the issue at some level, hopefully by an informal chat.

Don't like the idea of using the issue as some form of leverage against the guy though.

[Corus Boy]

You are the manager!  So manage!!!!!  That's what you're paid for.

Your company must/shout have an IT/computer use policy and I suspect that he will have infringed that.

The IT Dept should be able to track his usage.

You can say that you just saw some images displayed that caused you concern.  No need to say you recognised the site.

[vt]

Not sure if it's off topic.

I work as an office manager and recently I found out that one of the staff members was browsing adultwork using his desktop. Stupid lad!  I saw it when  I was walking pass and he quickly turned off his screen. As a frequent user of adultwork myself (on my mobile only though) I immediately spotted it.   

What would you do under such circumstances? The lad using the machine was not particularly friendly to me (I am friendly to everyone in the office) and I don't want him know that I report him browsing adult website (our company has policy on the subject but never implemented!) but if I want to use it to my advantage, eg make him become less demanding on other work related issues what should I do?

Any suggestions or should I just leave it?

Yeah, why not go the whole hog with the blackmail thing and extract some cash from him to supplement your punting budget in exchange for your silence??...It's all win-win for you!! 

[Gordon Bennett]

People who browse adult content on a works PC must be effing thick in my view. Hard to see that sort of person ever being a star performer or employee of the month. You should have pulled him up on the spot even if it were just a quick "Oi! Stop faffing about on t'internet and get on with your job"..... Skulking about afterwards makes you look a bit of a snide to be honest.
Maybe just give him a general heads up that you've noticed a bit too much private internet viewing and hint he needs to stop. You could add that your IT dept could provide a full breakdown of his internet history if necessary, that'd probably shock him into belting up and gives you that whiff of power over him you seem to want.

[The Hound]

..ignore it, FFS, its not like your can claim a moral highground, as the song goes in that film Frozen, 'Let it go.'

[306]

it you must send a untraceable message to hr and tec dept and fuck all will happen i guess

[maxxblue]

You are the manager!  So manage!!!!!  That's what you're paid for.

Your company must/shout have an IT/computer use policy and I suspect that he will have infringed that.

The IT Dept should be able to track his usage.

You can say that you just saw some images displayed that caused you concern.  No need to say you recognised the site.

+1

I don't believe it is hypocrisy to pull him - after all, the OP is not  doing the same thing. 

The OP wouldn't be criticised as a hypocrite if he pulled an employee for drinking alcohol at work just because he himself enjoys a pint in the evening.

[munterhunter]

If the company has an it policy whether its applied or disregarded I assume you've been given an employment contract. Somewhere in there will be a reference to the it policy or reference to what's considered acceptable conduct in the workplace. Accessing AW wouldn't be regarded as legitimate unless you're researching prostitution as part of your job. And if you are then I'm available to help on a part time basis
He will have left a traceable footprint which could be found by the system admin whether you decide to report him or not. As for using this as a means of "managing" him BAD IDEA!

[Zeusthedoc]

rookie error doing this shit on work equipment / resources / on work time...

That said - you're the manager. as said earlier, MANAGE!

Suck it up, get evidence from the IT dept and give him a slap on the wrist.
Don't need to go in to too much detail - break of company internet use policy, given it's of an adult nature blah blah blah.

That said, if you don't know how to handle a situation like this, maybe you're not cut out to be a manager!

[Stealthshagger]

So, I was looking at adult work in the office today, and this old bastard who is always on it on his phone walks past and goes a pale white colour when he sees my screen. I think he saw and might want to blackmail me. Should I report him first?


In all seriousness, you didn't do anything when you caught him. Blackmail is a no no, on every level. If you use your mobile to do it during office hours, there is clearly not a moral objection on your behalf. Outing a punter to his employers because you can is not kosher. Neither is blackmail.

You didn't do anything then, so leave it now I think. If IT spots it, you didn't know what the site was. No biggie.

[NelsonH]

I am really surprised at the advice given here.

Just tackle the guy directly, say you saw something on his screen that looked wrong, don't do it again!
Most likely he will reckon he owes you one in future and you will get some respect.

If he cuts up rough or moans just say you'll have to report it.

[threechilliman]

I'd probably get IT to check his internet use, they can tell me about AW, then I'd have a little chat with him. A slap on the wrist......  and then a comparison of HL's, girls you've seen, price up the girls in the office and perhaps plan an MMF or MMFF. How does that sound?

tcm

[SmackmaBitchUp]

I'd cut him some slack.. Find out who he's fucked and get him to put reviews on here 

[Happyjose]

+1

I don't believe it is hypocrisy to pull him - after all, the OP is not  doing the same thing. 

The OP wouldn't be criticised as a hypocrite if he pulled an employee for drinking alcohol at work just because he himself enjoys a pint in the evening.

Any potential hypocrisy stems from the fact that the OP seems to want to take action against a fellow punter, for viewing the same website that he also views during company time (albeit presumably not on company equipment) for personal reasons, though this is not entirely clear.

 Would he consider the same against one of his subordinates that he does get along with under similar circumstances

The suggestion of blackmail is unsavoury at best and is the most telling issue. If he's got a problem with this guy, deal with it in a fair, consistent and professional manner

[MancSean]

Just tell him that he should be careful what sites he looks at because the are all traced by IT and you are giving him friendly advice as you don't want HR getting a whiff of it.
If a woman had caught him he could have got into serious shit.  Luckily as a fellow punter (dont tell him you are though) you saw it and maybe have saved his job which is a nice and good deed.
Bloody funny if he's a member on here and reads this.  Maybe you can go and have a mmff with him.

[Zeusthedoc]

Just tell him that he should be careful what sites he looks at because the are all traced by IT and you are giving him friendly advice as you don't want HR getting a whiff of it.
If a woman had caught him he could have got into serious shit.  Luckily as a fellow punter (dont tell him you are though) you saw it and maybe have saved his job which is a nice and good deed.
Bloody funny if he's a member on here and reads this.  Maybe you can go and have a mmff with him.

Or depending on which way inclined he is, he may be able to play out an office fantasy scene where he has to discipline a subordinate.....

[madeinwales56]

Not sure if it's off topic.

I work as an office manager and recently I found out that one of the staff members was browsing adultwork using his desktop. Stupid lad!  I saw it when  I was walking pass and he quickly turned off his screen. As a frequent user of adultwork myself (on my mobile only though) I immediately spotted it.   

What would you do under such circumstances? The lad using the machine was not particularly friendly to me (I am friendly to everyone in the office) and I don't want him know that I report him browsing adult website (our company has policy on the subject but never implemented!) but if I want to use it to my advantage, eg make him become less demanding on other work related issues what should I do?

Any suggestions or should I just leave it?

A few questions. Are you this bloke's line manager? If so, grow a pair and book him for it since it will be against company policy to view inappropriate websites on work computers in work time.
Do you look at adultwork on your phone during working hours? If so, stop it. Knowing your luck this other adultwork  watcher will find you out and he will dob you in to take the spotlight off him.
Are you sure you're in the right job? You are considering using the fact that you caught him on adultwork at work to your advantage. That's the action of a big fat loser.
Not a question but more of a statement. The role of a manager is not to be popular but to be effective. If your staff like you it's a bonus not a prerequisite.

[Alibaba25]

Organise MMF threesome. 

[MrBridger]

Organise MMF threesome. 

Took the words out of my mouth - but he has to pay of course!

[dkn]

Just tell him that he should be careful what sites he looks at because the are all traced by IT and you are giving him friendly advice as you don't want HR getting a whiff of it.

This!

And, BTW, don't be a blackmailing bastard.

[Siadwel]

<SNIP>

That said, if you don't know how to handle a situation like this, maybe you're not cut out to be a manager!

Everyone is promoted to their own level of incompetence.

Just saying.

TBH, I'm surprised the OP's employer's internet connection isn't filtered. Most industry-standard firewalls have a built in Blocklist that's automatically updated periodically. The Blocklist can be configured for individuals or groups of users. Usually, only senior management and board level have access to AW. 

[306]

A lot of managers are shitbags
You dont need to be like them ?

[Zeusthedoc]

Is this just an elaborate troll?

[PLeisure]

That's bad form to even consider leveraging this "lad's" indiscretion as potential for future blackmail. Because he hasn't been 'friendly' to the OP.

Seriously ?? 

Bring back Gervais... all is forgiven

[PLeisure]

Is this just an elaborate troll?

yup - think he's needy for some attention... 

[Siadwel]

Is this just an elaborate troll?

That thought had occurred to me, too.

[coolcat]

Thanks for all the advices. I think I m going to have a word with the lad and leave it. Our company is a small office and there is no IT manager with no Internet filter system. The boss is a strict woman and I don't think the lad would have a good time if she found out. If there is any so called leverage I hope that the lad would not be so thick to people after this incident and then get back to work and PUNT AFRER! 

[Paul123]

I'm surprised it is not filtered. I can't get on eBay, Facebook or twitter on my work computer, all blocked.

[jimmytick]

Cant wait to read the "my manager spotted me" thread

[threechilliman]

I'm surprised it is not filtered. I can't get on eBay, Facebook or twitter on my work computer, all blocked.

A lot of companies do this to stop employees dossing about. Instead they doss about on their phones. I'm lucky as I have unrestricted internet access so spend most of the day on eBay, facebook, writing reviews and so on. I still doss about on my phone though, to check hotlists, UKP, new arrivals on AW etc. What with wank breaks, fag breaks, tea breaks and reading the paper, it keeps me fuckin' busy, I can tell you!

tcm

[jcdmj12]

wtf's wrong with a bit of blackmail? It's very handy when getting what you want sometimes.  The trick is to be subtle about it. You can't ever come out and explicitly say it, but if he knows you know but haven't said anything, he will have at the back of his mind that you have some dirt on him.  You do need a reputation as an asshole to make it work though. 

[Teessider]

If he's a UKP user he's probably read this thread and is about to grass you up to the boss.

You've outed yourself Coolcat.   

[jcdmj12]

Thanks for all the advices. I think I m going to have a word with the lad and leave it. Our company is a small office and there is no IT manager with no Internet filter system. The boss is a strict woman and I don't think the lad would have a good time if she found out. If there is any so called leverage I hope that the lad would not be so thick to people after this incident and then get back to work and PUNT AFRER! 

That's the best approach. I'd remind him what the boss's reaction would be if she found out, but that you're not going to say anything (with "...for now" being unsaid), and leave it at that. Make out that you're doing him a favour.  Hopefully he's bright enough to store it as a little nugget of fear in the back of his mind.

[jcdmj12]

If he's a UKP user he's probably read this thread and is about to grass you up to the boss.

You've outed yourself Coolcat.   

I was "browsing a prossie website and Coolcat  saw me but didn't say anything?"  I can't see that conversation happening, somehow.

[Ben4454]

Sounds like your staff are running all over ya !

On a serious note since we are not approaching this from a managerial position but a friendly related punter position I advise not to mention anything. He may think you're blackmailing him or may use it to blackmail you in the future.

Work life and out side life seperate

[Teessider]

How about 'Check on coolcat's phone - he's a prolific user of UKP'   

[Stealthshagger]

Well, if he is a member he now knows to say he was simply checking what the site you always have on your phone is, as he was just diligently considering whether to report you.

[coolcat]

If he's a UKP user he's probably read this thread and is about to grass you up to the boss.

You've outed yourself Coolcat.   

Don't think so. The incident happened quite a long time ago and was very different from what I described although the thought process was very much the same. 

[Stealthshagger]

His suspicions are now confirmed.

[Marmalade]

Here's a page that might help:

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A simpler answer if an employer wants to do so is simply to put a filter on all machines to block adult content. Simply cos with the crappiness of offering diluted by Romanian pro$$ies it takes up far too much of paid time sorting out a punt!

[Boundless]

A lot of companies do this to stop employees dossing about. Instead they doss about on their phones. I'm lucky as I have unrestricted internet access so spend most of the day on eBay, facebook, writing reviews and so on. I still doss about on my phone though, to check hotlists, UKP, new arrivals on AW etc. What with wank breaks, fag breaks, tea breaks and reading the paper, it keeps me fuckin' busy, I can tell you!

tcm

I think I used to work for that company too!
 

[madeinwales56]

Don't think so. The incident happened quite a long time ago and was very different from what I described although the thought process was very much the same. 

So it's all just a load of attention seeking bollocks. What a ..... (add your own description).

[306]

{The incident happened quite a long time ago and was very different from what I described}
so you are sir a right ####

[cueball]

Don't think so. The incident happened quite a long time ago and was very different from what I described although the thought process was very much the same. 

So, was the op a complete work of fiction then?

If so, it's a totally pointless thread 

[maxxblue]

Don't think so. The incident happened quite a long time ago and was very different from what I described although the thought process was very much the same. 

So it happened quite a long time ago?

Not sure if it's off topic.

I work as an office manager and recently I found out that one of the staff members was browsing adultwork using his desktop. Stupid lad!  I saw it when  I was walking pass and he quickly turned off his screen. As a frequent user of adultwork myself (on my mobile only though) I immediately spotted it.   

What would you do under such circumstances? The lad using the machine was not particularly friendly to me (I am friendly to everyone in the office) and I don't want him know that I report him browsing adult website (our company has policy on the subject but never implemented!) but if I want to use it to my advantage, eg make him become less demanding on other work related issues what should I do?

Any suggestions or should I just leave it?

…then why did you say that this incident happened recently, and if it happened a long time ago, why are you asking what to do now?

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[RedKettle]

why have I just read this thread? 

[Zeusthedoc]

Fucking troll!       

[Johnbean]

As a manager myself, albeit in a different sector, I always just have a quiet word before shift and basically say if you stop fucking about I can turn a blind eye. This usually sorts things out amicably. At the end of the day you most probably have someone above you and if that chap gets caught pretty much looking at porn, the first question raised will be why you haven't you been monitoring internet usage?!

[Happyjose]

Fucking troll!       

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