Social Media: The Legal Aspects

The use of 'Web 2.0' has raised many questions for employers, not least around what the potential liabilities for the business might be. As policy makers and enforcers, HR must not only embrace the many useful opportunities social media presents but must also understand how to manage this communication lawfully in the workplace context. Improper use of social media by employees or employers can damage morale, hurt productivity, expose your company to a tribunal/court action - and even put your business's intellectual property at risk. Suitable for: Personnel and HR professionals, directors and senior line managers, recruitment and resourcing professionals