An article by Jonny Gifford, Research Advisor with the CIPD, talking about social media use by workers/employees and HRs role. I think this article should give Outdoor Fitness companies, managers and workers/employees food for thought about the appropriate use of social media. Blurred Lines – Autonomy or Control in Social Media? Our increasing use of… Read More
Social Media: Is There A Right to Privacy?
By Mike Emmott, Public Policy Adviser, Employee relations, CIPD: The short answer is no. The European Convention on Human Rights provides that “everyone has the right to respect for his private and family life”. However the House of Lords has held that there is no cause of action under English law for invasion of privacy.… Read More
Social Connections & Health
From an article by David Loxterkamp in the British Medical Journal: “Our social connections also seem to have a strong influence on health. In 2007, Nicholas Christakis and James Fowler tracked the social connections of more than 12 000 residents of Framingham, Massachusetts, over three generations (1). They found that the risk of becoming obese… Read More
Work Time: You, Social Media & Your Mobile Phone
Swansea’s giant DVLA (Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency) licensing centre has sacked a worker after he was caught using Facebook on his personal phone. Senior managers at the Morriston centre took the action after it emerged the staff member was accessing the social networking site during office hours at the DVLA last year. The agency… Read More
Anonymous Blogging: The Good, The Bad & The Jobless!
What can employers do to protect themselves from employees’ damaging remarks on social media websites? Bloggers often want to maintain anonymity so they can speak openly and honestly about their employers and professions without fear of disciplinary action. Employers are no doubt aware of the potential damage that can be caused by social media misuse,… Read More
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