It is common sense to most of us to think twice before posting anything on Facebook, or anywhere on the web, especially if that post could lead to trouble at the office. As social media becomes an ever-larger part of our lives, people seem to struggle with what is and what isn’t appropriate to say to their online audiences.
This month, the National Labor Relations Board, ruled that employees have the right to share their personal opinions about their jobs online. The NLRB determined that employees who were fired for allegedly harassing another employee about their work performance on Facebook must be rehired. Can you say awkward work environment?
The lesson in this situation is that just because you can do something, doesn’t mean you should. In today’s age of social media it is important to remember that online conduct reflects not only on yourself, but also on your company and your clients.