More than half of businesses rate social media as a positive resource for increasing revenue and sales, but the attitude toward social media within the workplace varies between businesses. Before we explore the advantages of allowing social media in the workplace, let’s establish the legal parameters for employers to use employees’ social media as a workforce training and resources tool. A 2016 survey showed that only a little over half of U.S. companies have a social media policy in place. “A social media policy is just as necessary for companies as discrimination, leave, and vacation policies,” said legal expert Daniel Handman. Linkedin.comThe good news is that when used with leveraged discretion and influenced by proactive company policies, your employees’ social media habits can benefit your company.

Source: Forbes January 16, 2018 18:11 UTC