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Social Media Effects

Published on Jun 09, 2019

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The Effects of Social Media
Christopher Jenkins
MBA530-01
06/17/2019

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What's Acceptable?

  • In 2004, social and digital life changed dramatically in a way that nobody could really predict due to Facebook. Here we are 15 years later and the digital footprint that most have would shock you. From Facebook to Twitter, almost every aspect of our lives can are left on a platform for anyone to see. This is especially true for employers to check potential new hires and existing employee
  • We are posed with the question of invasion of privacy as it relates to employers looking of the employees shoulder. How could they dictate what any person does on their own time? We hit on this topic exclusively this week and the dangers of mandatory drug tests/vaccinations.
  • The burning question now is should a company be allowed to hold employees responsible for the items posted to their social media accounts or are we on the verge of a major privacy violation? There are positives and negatives to both sides and we will examine them further.
  • "Social media has created an ethical minefield for nurse managers in the healthcare workplace. Our employees' identities are online for anyone to see, including vital information about who they are, what they think, and what they're doing. The burning question for managers is what we may and may not do with this information, especially when it reveals violations of company policy or breaches in integrity" (Mayhan, 2018)
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The Good

  • As a manager, one of the first items I check on a potential candidate is their social media presence and how they react with their digital communities. The types of items that a look for are excessive profanity, controversial topic support, and their overall interaction with the community. This allows me to get to avoid the "interview mask" that some will put on in hopes to gain employement.
  • What are the positives of using social media before and during employment? First, you can gain a glimpse into their morals and how they will potentially interact with consumers. For instance, let's say that the DEA has an opening for an enforcement officer. John Smith has a clean background, excellent job history and on paper is the perfect candidate. When they check his social media accounts, they discover that he is strong supporter of marijuana and is often involved in controversial discussions about it's legality and use. While freedom of speech is a right, what kind of message would it send to the workforce if a DEA agent was a supporter of an illegal drug? T
  • "What you post on social media could have serious repercussions on your professional life. It could cost you your current job or job opportunities in the future. According to a 2018 CareerBuilder survey, 70 percent of employers use social media to screen candidates during the hiring process, and about 43 percent of employers use social media to check on current employees. Managers look at social media accounts for an array of reasons, but many employers want to make sure a candidate will be a good fit with their company" (Driver, 2018
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The Bad

  • We have explored the positive effects associated with social media background checks, but let's look at the negative side as well. What gives employers the right to look that deep into my personal life? Some feel that this gives to much power to the company to snoop in an area that they have no business investigating.
  • Public posts on social media pertaining to an employee's opinion about the company can lead to loss of job as well. Many companies have developed certain policies stating that if you bad mouth them on social media then they have the right to terminate your position. "June 25--Earlier this month, Jeff Plentl posted on Facebook that Elite Townhomes doesn't allow its employees to advance in the company and doesn't provide raises for its maintenance workers. Later the same day, he was called into the main office and fired from the maintenance job he'd had since January. He was also evicted from his apartment, which he leased from his employer" (Cargo, 2018)
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The Ugly

  • While we have investigated the pros and cons for employers social media policies, one must understand the ugly truth: personal privacy went out the window when social media grew. The one thing I always teach to my employees and students is that to be mindful what they post and share on social media. You never know when your future boss could be checking how you publicly display yourself.
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  • To go further, understand that every action has a consequence whether it is positive or negative. "And there could be many more positive and negative impacts of social media. Therefore, employers are faced with the need to develop social media policies that allow the company to reap the positive benefits of social media use while minimizing the negative effects. Its not just the employers but employees too must decide if the use of social media outweighs the potential for negative impacts. The onus lies in each one of us, as to how we choose to use the platform of social media. Social media can be a revelation in the workplace, if used properly and efficiently without any distraction to the individual. If social media is used to the highest potential, then it can help in the overall growth of the company" (Bawri, 2018).
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