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Social Media: The Top 7 Danger Of Using It At Work
Employees as well as employers are discovering the many benefits of using social media. In fact, only China and India have populations larger than the total number of Facebook users and Linkedin and Twitter are close behind. No matter what social media site is being utilized for information and/or networking, the benefits both personally and professionally are significant and far reaching. But there are dangers in using them as well.
Employers need to have clearly defined policies for employees to follow concerning social media use in their employee handbooks to protect them from potential liability. Employees should be aware of their rights and the many pitfalls to using social media as well.
1. Give your employer’s trade secrets away.
Employees need to realize that what they post is seen instantly by vast audiences and remains on the web forever. Damaging the company by innocently or purposely divulging company secrets can harm the company as well as their future chances at employment.
2. Post inappropriate pictures of yourself.
It is estimated that 41% of recruiters and Human Resource professionals review social media sites before making hiring decisions. Keep the pictures of parties and unprofessional social events to a minimum.
3. Post a comment criticizing your employer’s services.
Although under section 7 of the National Labor Relations Act employees are allowed to discuss working conditions, it does not include criticizing a company’s products and services. Employees have an assumed “loyalty” toward their employer and may be terminated for bad-mouthing the company.
4. Post a discriminatory comment about someone you work with.
Laws and regulations governing anti-discrimination are applicable to on-line conversations as well as in-person communications. Keep interactions on social media sites professional to avoid improprieties that may lead to legal risks.
5. Send a co-worker an inappropriate joke.
Remember that what you may find funny others may feel causes a “hostile work environment” and constitute sexual harassment. The best policy is: when in doubt of a joke or statements appropriateness - don’t send it!
6. Send a “harassing” message to a co-worker or superior. Harassment can take many forms. Whether it is sexual in nature or not using good judgment, common sense and acting professional at all times should be your guide.
7. Use social media for personal use all day while you are at work!
Do I really need to explain why this is a problem?
Statistics show that 4 out 5 employees are using social media in some form or another while they are at work. Unfortunately, it is not always being used for work projects and often distracts workers from their jobs and creates liability for themselves and their company. Education and discretion can help both employers and their employees avoid the dangers social media and guide them on how to use these new “cyber” tools to their advantage.
by Mary Simmons | Portnoy, Messinger, Pearl & Associates
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