There are a number of social media behaviors that can jeopardize the reputation and financial status of your organization. The news is filled with examples of the consequences of staff online behavior becoming associated with your organization. What are you doing to manage this risk?
A social media policy provides structure and helps both student and staff at Christian schools.
In a standard job application, you would typically receive a one-page resume and a handful of information about the potential-hire. Still, wouldn’t you like to know more about that person’s character? When it comes to educators (especially in a Christian school), we have the highest of expectations. This hire will be expected to educate and interact with children on a daily basis- arguably one of the most impactful jobs. How can be you be sure…
Negative social media situations can be avoided if church’s would screen future and current employees’ social media accounts for red flags and potential issues.
In 2017, 84% of Protestant pastors reported that their church used Facebook as their primary online communication tool. (Source: LifeWay Research) With the social distancing and safer-at-home realities of COVID-19, this percentage will increase on all social media platforms. “Online church” is part of the new normal, and social media is a significant portion of “online.” As more and more churches, and their parishioners, turn to social media, it’s only natural to assume the social…
As employers and entrepreneurs figure out what the priorities are going to be if they reopen, hire, or start a new business, policy review and updates should be in the activity mix.
Twenty-five years ago, social media influencer wasn’t a career title, personal mistakes weren’t plastered online for the world to see, and communication wasn’t instantaneous and reactions even faster. In 2019, however, the world is well aware of how quickly information travels. While social media has provided us with an effective way to share products, memes, and opinions, it can also spotlight offensive behavior. According to Pew Research Center, in 2018, 88% of 18- to 29-year-olds…
Screening social media accounts provides employers with insight into how well a potential new hire would fit with their company and reduces the risk of making a poor hire.
Social media screening is becoming part of the mainstream background check process, similar to criminal records, financial history, and credentials. As evidence of how mainstream it has become CareersBuilders.com reported that 70% of employers use social media for candidate research. If you are considering using your staff (HR and recruiting professionals) to perform social media screening, there are numerous risks. Not only can your company be questioned about bias, but this raises concerns of having…
Social media codes of conduct have many benefits that protect your organization.
