Policy - Social Media in the Workplace

🔹 Clear Boundaries for Employees

• Defines what employees can and cannot post on personal and company-linked accounts.
• Sets rules for use of company logos, branding, and work-related content online.
• Clarifies consequences for misuse, reducing “grey areas” in disciplinary processes.

🔹 Risk Management & Reputation Safeguard

• Prevents damage from “off-duty” social media conduct that could harm the employer’s image.
• Provides a legal basis to take disciplinary action against harmful or inappropriate online behaviour.
• Reduces risks of confidential information being shared publicly.

🔹 Enhances Professionalism & Productivity

• Encourages responsible use of social media during work hours.
• Promotes respectful online engagement, internally and externally.
• Helps employees become positive online ambassadors for the brand.

🔹 Employer Value

• Ready-to-use and legally compliant in South Africa.
• Saves HR and management time drafting policies from scratch.
• Demonstrates proactive management of modern workplace risks.