Social Media in the Workplace: Managing the Risks

Posted: March 9, 2010

Social media applications, such as blogs, social networking, and video sharing, have surged in popularity over the past few years. They are now used by employees in almost every workplace. Forward-thinking companies around the world are embracing social networking and blogs for branding, client service and development, research, recruitment, and improving employee engagement, among other things.

Use of social media also poses risks for employers. These risks include employees sharing confidential company information, disparaging their employers and co-workers, or posting embarrassing videos recorded in the workplace.

As social media use continues to grow, companies of all types and sizes will face questions regarding employers’ and employees’ respective rights and responsibilities. Jackson Lewis’ Special Report on Social Media and the Workplace is designed to help guide employers through the various laws and issues that come into play when employees use — or misuse — social media.

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