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January sees a 25-30% Spike in Job Applications!
This spike in turnover can create serious challenges for businesses, especially those managing remote or hybrid teams.
Brittany Perry
5 days ago1 min read


Don’t Let the Grinch Steal your IT Assets!
My IT Retrieval keeps your assets in the right hands, making your holidays a little brighter and your business a lot more secure.
Brittany Perry
Dec 18, 20251 min read


Can Employers Really Do That?!
Learn about best practice for ensuring IT equipment is returned - and what to do if it still isn't!
My IT Retrieval Team
Aug 29, 20251 min read


Tech History: The Baby Pic that Changed Phones Forever!
It all started with a proud dad, a baby, and some creative engineering in a hospital room.
Brittany Perry
Aug 28, 20251 min read


Tech History: The Email That Shut Down Microsoft
In March 1997, a Microsoft employee accidentally sent an internal test email to the wrong distribution list—a massive one.
My IT Retrieval Team
Aug 15, 20251 min read


My Final Paycheck is being Withheld for Unreturned IT Equipment - What are My Rights?
If your employer is withholding your final paycheck because you didn’t return company property—like a laptop, phone, or keys—you may be wondering: Can they really do that?
Brittany Perry
Jul 14, 20252 min read


The Apple Collection: Long Before the iPhone Apple Tried to Rule the 80's Runway
In 1986, Apple released a full-on clothing and lifestyle line called the Apple Collection — and yes, it was as pastel and logo-heavy as you'd imagine.
Brittany Perry
Jul 11, 20251 min read


Do We Need a Written Agreement to Deduct the Cost of Unreturned Equipment from an Employee’s Final Pay?
Get written authorization in advance — ideally during onboarding or when equipment is issued.
My IT Retrieval Team
Jul 2, 20251 min read


Tech History: From Convenience to Controversy - The Story of Cookies
In the digital world, "cookies" aren’t baked — they’re tracked.
Brittany Perry
Jun 30, 20251 min read


Tech History: The First Banner Ad Had a 44% Click-Through Rate
Today, if a digital ad gets a 1% click-through rate, it's considered a win. But in 1994, the very first online ad pulled off something almost unthinkable today: a 44% click-through rate.
Brittany Perry
Jun 24, 20251 min read


What HR Needs to Ask: Your IT Offboarding Guide & Checklist
A comprehensive IT offboarding guide and checklist designed to ensure a smooth and secure transition.
My IT Retrieval Team
Jun 19, 20253 min read


How to Handle Unreturned Company Property from Remote Employees
Remote work has made managing company assets more complex—especially when employees leave and don’t return their IT equipment.
Brittany Perry
Jun 17, 20251 min read


A Quick Checklist for Compliance: Handling Unreturned IT Equipment Legally
Use this checklist to stay compliant with federal and state laws when managing unreturned company property during employee offboarding.
Brittany Perry
Jun 17, 20251 min read


What Are the Federal & State Laws Regarding Withholding Final Pay for Unreturned Company Property?
When an employee leaves without returning company equipment — like a laptop, monitor, or phone — it’s tempting to withhold their final paycheck until it’s returned. But is that legal?
My IT Retrieval Team
Jun 16, 20252 min read


Tech History: The (Annoying) Origins of Spam Email
Before your inbox was flooded with offers for miracle pills and mystery princes, there was one email that started it all.
Brittany Perry
Jun 12, 20251 min read


Unlike Nintendo, We'll Package & Protech your Tech - even from Staplers!
Because your tech deserves more than a flimsy box and a prayer.
Brittany Perry
Jun 11, 20251 min read
Are There Different Rules for Exempt vs. Non-Exempt Employees When It Comes to Deductions for Unreturned Property?
Yes — there are important differences! For non-exempt employees , deductions for unreturned company property are generally allowed under...
My IT Retrieval Team
Jun 5, 20251 min read


The Average Company Laptop Costs $1,200 – How Many Have You Lost?
Remote work has changed the game — but it’s also created a quiet, expensive problem most companies aren’t tracking closely enough: missing IT equipment.
My IT Retrieval Team
Jun 3, 20251 min read


How to Handle the Fallout of New Layoffs & RTO Mandates
Several major companies have announced significant layoffs and return-to-office mandates, reflecting ongoing shifts in the global workforce landscape.
Brittany Perry
May 30, 20252 min read


Daily Dooley
Today's tech trivia question!
Brittany Perry
May 30, 20251 min read
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