Why has social media use become an issue in the workplace? | Acas

Adrian Wakeling discusses Acas' guidance on the use of social media in the workplace.

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From: acasorguk

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Social media in the workplace - Risks for employees and lessons for employers

Recent cases have highlighted the perils of social media for employees, and the importance for employers of managing these issues correctly. Workplace policies and training are essential to help employees understand their responsibilities in relation to social media and the various forms of misuse that can lead to disciplinary action or dismissal (in and outside the workplace). Partner John Tuck, Senior Associate Christopher Leong, and Professor Anthony Forsyth discuss this hot...

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From: Corrs Chambers Westgarth

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Who Owns Work-Related Social Media Accounts: Employers or Employees?

In a keynote presentation at BLR's Advanced Employment Issues Symposium (AEIS), Francine Esposito of Day Pitney LLP explains how employers often get into trouble--and put their confidential information at risk--when they create workplace policies for use of social media. Esposito provides examples of how employers have found themselves in court over the issue of 'ownership' of social media accounts--and what employers can do to avoid such situations.

Learn more about AEIS: http://AEISonline.com

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From: BLR

Related topics : social media policy examples / social issues in media and information / using social media

Social Media: Risks and Realities

Social Media risks are real. Receive an education on how to tackle them at http://tiny.cc/o4ohfw. For other workplace issues see http://www.avantresources.com.

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From: AvantResources

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March 31, 2015 - Breakfast at Your Desk - Labour and Employment Webinar

Social Media in the Workplace: The Evolution of New Rules and Practices

•Old Laws vs. New Technology: Finding the Right Balance

•Recruitment Issues: Tips and Traps

•Social Media Policies: Are They Necessary? What Should They Say?

•Crossing the Line: Cyberbullying/Off-Duty Conduct and the Discipline Process

•Case Law Update

Aird & Berlis LLP speakers include:

Lorenzo Lisi, Fiona Brown and Meghan Cowan

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From: Aird & Berlis LLP

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CWU TV News | Social Media Pitfalls

Despite their obvious benefits Social Networks like facebook are causing real issues in the workplace. Emma Dickinson from CWU legal partners Simpson Millar explains some of the pitfalls and how to avoid them.

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From: CWUTV

Related topics : social media legal issues in the workplace / social network benefits

Social Media in the Workplace

Piers Leigh-Pollitt and Dan Begbie-Clench are Partners at Doyle Clayton the specialist work place law firm - In this podcast they discuss the issues employers may encounter when dealing with the use of social media in and out of the work place.

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From: Doyle Clayton - Workplace Lawyers

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How social media is changing the workplace

Steve Prentice, president of consulting firm Bristall Morgan, spoke in August at a Strategic Capability Network event about the 10 ways workplaces have changed, the most significant change being social media.

Prentice spoke at a recent Strategic Capability Network event in Toronto. For more coverage of that event, see the Oct. 18 issue of Canadian HR Reporter at www.hrreporter.com.

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From: Canadian HR Reporter

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Social Media in the Workplace

The law has struggled to keep up with the implications of the use of social media at work. This course identifies where the main legal issues for employers are likely to arise and analyses the approaches that employers should take.

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From: dbedlow

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David Stillman - Speaker on Generational Issues in the Workplace

Succession, leadership, talent management, diversity, social media marketing: name a hot trend trend in business today and you better bet generational gaps are getting in the way. Are you looking for a savvy and insightful spin on the most pressing themes plaguing managers today? Generational expert David Stillman brings the ideas, the energy, the multi-media, the entertainment value, and the business and communication solutions that make him one of the most sought-after speakers today.

David...

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From: speakerchannel

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