Reputation is only a candle, of wavering and uncertain
flame, and easily blown out, but it is the light by which the world
looks for and finds merit. – James Russell Lowell
Imagine one day you were reading the weekend newspaper and
discover one or more of your employees is engaged in activities
that are not consistent with the good standing of the employer.
What do you do?
Off-duty conduct has become an increasing source of concern for
employers. Social media can bring off-duty conduct that might have
flown under the radar in the past to the forefront. Not only is
there a higher probability of embarrassing or ill-considered
off-duty conduct being captured by social media and then by the
mainstream media, but there are also no private social media
comments. It is surprising in today’s age that employees
would post inappropriate comments about clients and/or their
employer on social media and not consider the implications on their
employment.
