Managing Social Media in the Workplace ~ Employment Law Series Part 3

Helping Business Succeed-Employment Law Series ~ Part 3

Managing Social Media in the Workplace

The growth of social media—from electronic mail to blog postings to social networking sites—allows employers previously unheard-of access into the lives of employees and job candidates, but when should your organization use this access, and why?

What policies should employers have in place to protect against social media issues? This presentation will explore the legal restrictions and the social issues that should be considered when using social media for recruiting, hiring, firing, promotions, and other human resource decisions. Social media can be a useful tool to help connect friends and colleagues, and can also help build a professional network.

At the same time, owners, managers, and HR professionals must be aware of legal land mines and unspoken, and at times unconscious, impact
social media entries might have on HR decisions.

This seminar will explore how business owners, management-level employees, and HR professionals can use social media strategically while avoiding the potential legal and managerial pitfalls associated with it.