Reasons for having a social media policy
- Sends a clear signal about company expectations for employee use of social media by having a separate social media policy.
- Reminds employees that social media use at work is not necessarily private and that the employer can discipline employees for conduct that breaches employee policies or the contract of employment
- Makes clear that online conduct harmful to the company can amount to misconduct or in some cases gross misconduct.
- Include appropriate restrictions covering:
- employee use of company intellectual property assets and confidential and privileged information;
- protection of third-party confidentiality and privacy;
- prohibition on harassment or bullying of other employees;
- prohibition on discrimination; and
- prohibition on negative comments about the company, its employees, business contacts or competitors.
- Preserves a good business relationships and promotes a strong corporate image by:
- Evidencing that your business is fully aware of technological impact, opportunities but also risks
- Awareness of the importance of anti-defamation measures
- Avoiding use of solicitors and in particular litigation solicitors !
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