{"id":50217,"date":"2016-11-02t05:00:25","date_gmt":"2016-11-02t09:00:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/48e130086c.nxcli.net\/?p=50217"},"modified":"2016-11-07t07:55:46","modified_gmt":"2016-11-07t12:55:46","slug":"social-media-policies-risks-rules","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/\/www.g005e.com\/2016\/11\/02\/social-media-policies-risks-rules\/","title":{"rendered":"social media policies: risks and rules"},"content":{"rendered":"
<\/a>think of it as offering guidelines, not restrictions.<\/strong><\/p>\n by becky livingston<\/i> social media policies and social media guidelines have become an essential component of social media marketing strategy.<\/p>\n more on social media:<\/b> how to use social media analytics<\/a> | what someone else\u2019s influence means to you<\/a> | get people to your landing page<\/a> | content categories and how to leverage them<\/a> | how to manage social media in 22 minutes a day<\/a> | use finesse in sharing, scheduling content<\/a> | how to schedule and manage social media activity<\/a> in this post, case studies, examples and tools will be shared to help you develop a social media policy that complies with the national labor relations act and is effective in your workplace, including: disclaimer: i\u2019m not a social media policy lawyer. consult with social media policy legal counsel before finalizing any social media policies within your firm. this post is meant only as a guideline.<\/em><\/p>\n what is a social media policy?<\/strong><\/p>\n according to search compliance<\/a>, a social media policy (also called a social networking policy) is a corporate code of conduct that provides guidelines for employees who post content on the internet either as part of their job or as a private person.<\/p>\n the goal of having a policy is to help set expectations for social media for all staff. in many case, these policies offer guidance on how employees should identify themselves on social media site, especially when representing the firm, plus what types of content may and may not be shared.<\/p>\n social media policy length varies by firm. some policies are several pages of legalese, while others simply post a single-page bulleted list.<\/p>\n why have a social media policy?<\/strong><\/p>\n a social media policy may be the firm\u2019s first line of defense when mitigating risk. according to social media today<\/a>, it also:<\/p>\n laying the groundwork<\/strong><\/p>\n social media policies can be tricky, especially for a regulated industry such as the accounting profession. before sharing your policy, be sure to tackle some basic groundwork ahead of time, such as:<\/p>\n a social media policy should be considered a personnel policy that aligns with other firm policies, such as code of conduct, ethics, conflict of interest and confidentiality.<\/p>\n as with any employee guidelines, it\u2019s important to communicate those guidelines, but to also provide the information in a simple, clear and easy-to-understand fashion. here are some suggestions:<\/p>\n mitigating risk<\/strong><\/p>\n once the risks have been identified, you can also develop techniques for reducing it. some firms use techniques such as avoiding certain social media platforms, prohibiting some activities or limiting who can participate. however, those techniques are more about control rather than managing risk.<\/p>\n to help mitigate risk, consider:<\/p>\n things you cannot do<\/strong><\/p>\n it\u2019s also important to let staff know what they cannot do when it comes to social media engagement. they should not share confidential or client information. proprietary information should also be restricted. committing fraud via social media or breaking any sec regulations is also non-negotiable. lastly, employers cannot request employees’ personal account logins or passwords, at least in 28 states<\/a>.<\/p>\n examples<\/strong><\/p>\n before implementing a social media policy within your firm, take note of certain legal guidelines on the national labor relations website regarding policies. in the end, the policy is meant to offer guidance rather than restrictions for staff to share the great things your firm is doing.<\/p>\n consider how social media can have a positive influence on your firm, from recruiting to lead generation. then explore how you can use it, and find the right policy language that aligns with your firm\u2019s culture.<\/p>\n below is a short list of additional resources to use before creating your policy<\/p>\n what\u2019s your biggest social media policy challenge?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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