Counter-Productive Use Of Social Media In The Workplace
The use of social media in the workplace is counter-productive. The workplace currently has access to social media through computers in the office and smart phones. I agree social media in the workplace is counter-productive because employees are lacking focus and ability to take on more tasks if required and could be learning and increasing skill levels with focus, consistency and effort on work responsibilities.
Another reason why social media in the work place is counter-productive is discrimination and damage to the business reputation. It is important for employers to make aware of the responsibilities to the employees and manage these issues correctly. Instead of banning access to social networking and hoping it will go away, employees
need to work enough through the issue to have a formal social networking policy in place.
Referring to website, unfairworkcentre.com.au an increasing number of unfair work dismissal claims have grown, for a couple of the reasons being excessive use of social media during work hours and posts regarding harassment and bullying. Any posts relating to work by employees, the employer has the right to take action, employers and employees need to be aware of implications.
In conclusion although some argue personal social media use in the workplace increases productivity, although social media can be utilised as a public relations tool for companies and small businesses I believe personal use of social media in the workplace is distractive, counter-productive. Moreover, the employer should put a social media policy in place to help protect their organisations reputation, to help prevent discrimination and to help losses in productivity and to also make employees aware of the formal policies on social media.
Another reason why social media in the work place is counter-productive is discrimination and damage to the business reputation. It is important for employers to make aware of the responsibilities to the employees and manage these issues correctly. Instead of banning access to social networking and hoping it will go away, employees
need to work enough through the issue to have a formal social networking policy in place.
Referring to website, unfairworkcentre.com.au an increasing number of unfair work dismissal claims have grown, for a couple of the reasons being excessive use of social media during work hours and posts regarding harassment and bullying. Any posts relating to work by employees, the employer has the right to take action, employers and employees need to be aware of implications.
In conclusion although some argue personal social media use in the workplace increases productivity, although social media can be utilised as a public relations tool for companies and small businesses I believe personal use of social media in the workplace is distractive, counter-productive. Moreover, the employer should put a social media policy in place to help protect their organisations reputation, to help prevent discrimination and to help losses in productivity and to also make employees aware of the formal policies on social media.