Social Media: New Challenges and New Opportunities for Employers

Your policy handbook probably covers issues like the FMLA and holidays, but does it say anything about Facebook, LinkedIn, or Twitter? As social media websites like these gain popularity among all age groups, it becomes more likely that internal business matters are being discussed online. Regardless of whether employees are being malicious or merely careless, a new breeding ground for employment problems now exists. Justin Flamm and Daniel Hoying will discuss these emerging issues, including the best ways to make clear your organization's expectations about appropriate use of social media by employees.