assuring compliance with software copyright laws; and complying with legal and regulatory requirements. Interact On Your Time. The Company respects the right of any employee to participate in social media, such as maintaining a blog or participating in online forums. However, to protect the Company’s interests and to oversee employees’ focus on their job duties, employees must avoid excessive use of social media during work time or at any time with the Company equipment or property which adversely affects work performance. Avoid Personal Attacks, Online Fights, And Hostile Personalities. If a blogger or any other online influencer posts a statement you disagree with, you can voice your opinion, but we suggest that you do not escalate the conversation to a heated, personal argument. Speak reasonably, factually, and with good humor. Try to understand and credit the other person's point of view. Additionally, avoid communicating with hostile personalities in an effort to avoid personal, professional, or credibility attacks. Identify Any Copyrighted Or Borrowed Material With Citations And Links. When publishing any online material through social media that includes another’s direct or paraphrased quotes, thoughts, ideas, photos, or videos, always use citations and link to the original material where applicable. Should you have any questions about this policy, please see ________________. MEDIA CONTACTS It is the employer’s policy that only the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer, General Manager or Public Relations Director/Manager is authorized to speak with the media as spokesperson for and on behalf of the company. Media inquiries should be directed to them. No part of this policy is intended to prevent or constrain an employee’s exercise of rights under Section 7 of the National Labor Relations Act.
assuring compliance with software copyright laws; and complying with legal and regulatory requirements. Interact On Your Time. The Company respects the right of any employee to participate in social media, such as maintaining a blog or participating in online forums. However, to protect the Company’s interests and to oversee employees’ focus on their job duties, employees must avoid excessive use of social media during work time or at any time with the Company equipment or property which adversely affects work performance. Avoid Personal Attacks, Online Fights, And Hostile Personalities. If a blogger or any other online influencer posts a statement you disagree with, you can voice your opinion, but we suggest that you do not escalate the conversation to a heated, personal argument. Speak reasonably, factually, and with good humor. Try to understand and credit the other person's point of view. Additionally, avoid communicating with hostile personalities in an effort to avoid personal, professional, or credibility attacks. Identify Any Copyrighted Or Borrowed Material With Citations And Links. When publishing any online material through social media that includes another’s direct or paraphrased quotes, thoughts, ideas, photos, or videos, always use citations and link to the original material where applicable. Should you have any questions about this policy, please see ________________. MEDIA CONTACTS It is the employer’s policy that only the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer, General Manager or Public Relations Director/Manager is authorized to speak with the media as spokesperson for and on behalf of the company. Media inquiries should be directed to them. No part of this policy is intended to prevent or constrain an employee’s exercise of rights under Section 7 of the National Labor Relations Act.
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