Do you have a social media rule book?
Have you thought about the rules and ramifications of using social media (personally or professionally) at your place of business?
According to Forrester Research, 64% of large companies “have no social media policy in place, or if they do, they lack tools to sufficiently enforce and support the policy.”
Social Media Rule Book
You more than likely have a Handbook on Employee Policy, so why not have one on Social Media Policy (or add an addendum to your current policy)?
It’s important to educate your workers on expectations for employee behavior when using social media.
Freedom of Speech means we cannot dictate what an employee says about his or her work life. In fact, it’s best to try and encourage creativity and expression rather than be a negative Nancy. However, employees can’t outright tell
In fact, it’s best to try and encourage creativity and expression rather than be a negative Nancy. However, employees can’t outright tell lies or make slanderous statements about your company either.
Helpful Hint: A confidentiality agreement can put the kibosh on how much “speech” is allowed.
A social media rule book or handbook may be just want to you need to ensure smart social media use at your company.
What Your Social Media Employee Policy Should Include
We’ve got six places you can easily cover in your company’s social media rule book:
- Give the basic rules of what your company expects when using social media
- Outline common sense guidelines like no spamming, swearing or rudeness
- Give examples of how social professionals within your organization can solve the pain points of your audience (without giving away the kitchen sink)
- Explain the importance of grammar and spelling
- Show how your social media person/team can remain relevant and on topic
- Give instruction on content creation, curation and marketing best practices
So, let’s hear it … Do YOU currently have a Social Media Policy in place? And if so, what are some tips you’d like to share with us?
See you in the social sphere!
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Fantabulous, Brooke! Thank you. 🙂
Here’s a scary thought …
Not only does our medical practice not have a social media employee handbook …
It’s like pulling teeth to convince the doctors and the administrator of the importance of using social media marketing. Ugh. *Sigh*
I refuse to give up on them and throw in the towel. My stubborn nature will prevail! 😉
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You’ve got your hands full, Melanie! Maybe you can slide this Handbook under their noses for some inspiration?? It doesn’t have to be boring … well … maybe in the medical world you might need some extra legal jargon. 😉
Good luck to you! And thanks for reading and downloading. Feel free to share your thoughts on the eBook with us!
I know a lot of business owners that need to read this! I will definitely be sharing this post so they can get a copy of the ebook!
SO SO very glad to hear that, Shannon! Thank you for spreading the good word. 🙂
Love, love, love. Downloaded it and can’t wait to read it. So very proud of you, Brooke, for getting this out! Congratulations and I can’t wait to see what’s next!
WOOT! THANKS, Dorien! We’re super excited, too. 😀
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Fantastic post. Brooke! I’m so looking forward to downloading this and sharing this! I know so many that need to implement a social media policy and this will be perfect. So proud of you, too!
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Thank you so much, Robin! That means a lot … 🙂
This is…wait for it…awesome sauce!!! Thanks for putting such a great tool together, Brooke!
Haha – woot! Thanks, Kerry!
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