Social media in the workplace
- 2. Social Media- Refers to the website and applications that are designed to allow people to share content quickly, efficiently, and in real-time. - Many people define social media as apps on their smartphone or tablet, but the truth is, this communication tool started with computers Group 4
- 4. 76.3 23.7 2011 Yes No 75.4 24.8 2012 Yes No 88.46 11.54 2013/2014 Yes No Statistics on Social Media Use in Business
- 5. Statistics on Social Media Use 67% 44% 38% 24% 20% 15% 12% 6% 2% 8% Department
- 6. Effects of Social Media in the Society We become more updated with the current issues It is easier to study and carry out research Boost Self Esteem Helps people with disabilities interact at the same level with others Assist in getting job
- 7. Effects of Social Media in the Society Exposed to bullying Decrease in productivity Destroy social skills Isolation of people with disabilities Leads to disclosing to much info
- 8. WORKPLAC E
- 9. Social Media to Business (advantages) Gaining Traffic Interaction with customers Increased Sales Reputation Management Marketing Research Inexpensive Reaching Globally Branding Generating Leads
- 10. Social Media to Business (disadvantages)
- 11. Social Media to Employee (advantages) 1. Allows employees to take mental break 2. Enables employees to make professional connections 3. Employees can ask question and solve a work problem 4. Builds personal relationship with coworkers 5. Enhances information discovery and delivery 6. Improves employee recognition and retention 7. Boost organizational productivity
- 12. Social Media to Employee (disadvantages) Dangerous and addictive Risk to productivity Risk to privacy Will cause feeling of jealousy Harassment and bullying Feeling of well-being may get adversely affected Makes you psychologically unhealthy
- 13. An Effective Social Media Ethics and Compliance Risk Assessment -Identify and assess the most likely risk to your business. - Identify what social media your company uses in conducting its business versus what is simply used by employees for non business. Policies -Let the employees know that the company has a vested interest in any ways that their use of social media may impact the company, or their business responsibilities
- 14. Policies - Recognize the value of social media to the company and employees¡¯ personal lives and that permit its use to forward the company¡¯s goals while not unduly restricting employee¡¯s interest. - Be clear about what is not allowed, what is restricted and what is permitted. Procedures -Ensure employees have a specific resources for more information and guidance as likely have not identified all ways in which social media uses can thwart good business practices. - Include an internal procedures to assess any new social media that becomes a real presence.
- 15. Communication and Education -Dissemination of social media policy, discuss its application to work. - Formal training to ensure employees¡¯ privacy Monitoring and Auditing - Determine social media use that the company¡¯s system can easily monitor or track to reasonably ensure compliance with related policies and procedures Oversight - Involved committee comprised of individuals with responsibilities related to privacy, communications, information technology and ethics and compliance
- 16. Practice Tips for Safe and Responsible SocMed Use 1.Be Transparent 2.Be Judicious 3.Be Knowledgeable 4.Be Conversational 5.Be Responsible 6. Be Considerate 7. Be Thoughtful 8. Be Valuable 9. Be Legal 10. Be Safe Don¡¯t expect anonymity Not everything should be shared Don¡¯t post about what you don¡¯t know Write in your own voice You are personally responsible for what you post Respect yourself and your peers Think about reaction before sharing Only post what adds value Follow all laws and your company¡¯s policy Be mindful of security risks