Driving And Talking: Is It Hazardous To Your Company?

We have all heard the statistics — driving while talking on a cellphone increases the likelihood of a car accident, even if you use a hands-free set. At the same time, your employees have cellphones, BlackBerrys and other personal devices, which you know they use while commuting to and from work, or while out and about on business. What's worse, they may use these devices for company business such as participating in conference calls or calling customers while driving. Employers beware — you face significant risks if you allow this behaviour to continue. The following questions and answers highlight those risks and outline what your company can do to protect itself.