The use of social media has become an integral part of our daily lives. People exchange content through it as a way to stay connected and share updates, news, and other information.
It is not uncommon for people to use social media while at the office, at home, traveling, or vacationing. In addition to the pros, social media also has cons, and people should take into account these disadvantages when using it.
Social media is also something we must be very careful about when it comes to using it at work. My goal in this blog is to share a few things we need to be cautious about when using social media at work.
Many companies do not allow social media use on their premises or have stringent social media policies. Many organizations, however, fail to implement such policies.
In such a scenario, every employee, regardless of their position within the organization hierarchy, is responsible for using Social Media responsibly.
Here are a few things, that every employee should take care of while using social media at the workplace.
1. Time spent on social media
It is crucial that we do not spend too much time on social media at the workplace. When we spend too much time, we can become distracted and also less productive. It is, therefore, more appropriate not to use social media during office hours. One can, however, use it during a break to take their mind off of work. The workplace demands that we remain productive and give full attention to our work.
2. Possible Cyber risk
“Amateur hacks systems, Professionals hacks people.” ~Bruce Schneier
Cyber attackers and criminals target the company's employees these days and frequently monitor their activities on social media. It is therefore crucial that we are very careful about the content we share on Socia Media. It is possible for cyber attackers to exploit the sensitive information we share on social media against our organization. In order to avoid disciplinary action, we should always follow the social media policies of our organization.
3. Sharing things on social media:
Make sure you're careful about what you post. Don't share any confidential information related to your work and any personal information, such as your address or phone number. Also, avoid sharing content that's illegal or violates company policy.
4. Privacy Settings
If your company allows social media use, be sure to set privacy settings so only people you know can view your posts. Also, make sure you don't post any sensitive information, such as your salary or job title.
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