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Whilst social media can be used to strengthen the Employer’s brand and overall image of the business, work related issues or materials being placed on social media can adversely affect the Employer, a customer/client, colleague or others.
Social media is a mechanism for communication and sharing, rather than one specific program, activity or object. It is often a website or other electronic application that enable users to create and share content or to participate in social networking.
To protect the mutual interest of all involved, work-related matters must not be placed on social media at any time either during or outside of working hours and this includes access via any mobile computer equipment, including mobile phone or other devices unless approved in advance. Work-related usually means that the Employer, its clients, suppliers, employees, contractors or any other associated parties can be identified and be in some way connected back to your relationship with the Employer.
Where you have been authorised in relation to work related matters, you must not bring the Employer, its clients, suppliers, contractors or any other associated parties into disrepute through the content of your usage. While representing the Employer on social media, it is expected that you will exhibit a professional and courteous attitude with clients, your colleagues, suppliers and other members of the public and ensure that you act in the Employer’s best interests at all times.
All employees are prohibited from using social media (whether on the Employer’s devices or their own personal device) during work time for personal reasons.
Any breach of this policy will be considered serious and may result in disciplinary action.
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