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The Law Society of Scotland keeping the various kinds of businesses in mind has drafted a social media policy and is now encouraging businesspersons to implement these in their workplaces.

Access to social media websites during business hours has both advantages and disadvantages. On one hand, it allows people to connect with their customers and share information while on the other hand; it also poses a risk to the company if any unwanted comments about the company are post on these websites.

Eilidh Wiseman, a member of the Law Society of Scotland’s Employment Law Committee, said that access to social media websites in the workplace can become a concern for the employers if employees waste too much of time on these sites or post any defamatory comment online. Having a policy, which will guide both the employers and the employees regarding the access to these social networking websites for business, will be of great assistance to any business.

The Head of Dundas & Wilson’s Employment Team, Ms Wiseman carried out a survey with the HR professionals, which showed that most of the companies encouraged their employees to use the social media websites to promote their business but they did have concerns regarding the excessive use of the same during office hours and posting of certain unwanted comments. She added that even though very few such incidents had been reported, it is still necessary that the companies in order to minimize the risks, should identify the problem areas and come up with a social media policy, that will help the company

All organisations need to make appropriate efforts to protect the well-being of staff, Workplace Law provide courses by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development; CIPD training can help managers to successfully manage appropriate policies and procedures and improve upon management skills to implement best practice in employment law, recruitment and selection.