Social media is definitely changing the way we communicate, the way we get our news, how we market our businesses and more. The opportunities are there. The technology is constantly evolving. What as businesses should we set up to protect ourselves, our image and our employees? We have heard the horror stories of social media campaigns gone wrong or online attacks on a businesses integrity – how can we ensure this doesn’t happen to us?
This month we talked about social media rules, policies and regulations. Good and bad examples were shared along with tips for how to protect yourself online.
Thanks to the magic of Twitter, we’ve gathered some of your favorite highlights from this great breakfast:
45% of employers use social media to research applicants. 35% decide not to hire someone because of online presence or postings. #smbme
— Chelsea E. Callanan (@CEFIPLaw) May 18, 2012
Don't have decision makers conduct social media searches. This is very important. #SMBME @verrilldana
— TOCmedia (@TOCmedia) May 18, 2012
@VerrillDana "Be thoughtful about when you are going to do a background check on candidates" #SMBME
— Trevor Jones (@trevorjones71) May 18, 2012
Tip #4: Ensure employment decisions are based on lawful, verified Information #SMBME Not everything on internet is true!
— Joan Crocker (@JoanWoodbrey) May 18, 2012
If u choose to allow social media in the workplace….who, what, where, when and why? #smbme @verrillDana and HOW?
— Suzanne K. Madore (@GirlOrangeCoat) May 18, 2012
Simply reporting what people are saying on social media is lazy journalism. Cheers to that, @jackie_ward #smbme
— Derek Rice (@derekjrice) May 18, 2012
Tweets are NOT an endorsement, make that CLEAR. This includes likes and retweets @jackie_ward #smbme
— Suzanne K. Madore (@GirlOrangeCoat) May 18, 2012
This breakfast would not have been possible without our wonderful sponsors. Many thanks go to Hall Internet Marketing, MainelySEO, The Cohen Tracy Team, GWI, Others! Coffee and The Internet Educator.