On Monday, we talked about allowing an employer access to your social media accounts whether you're trying to get hired or if you already work for them. There's still the issue of accessing those accounts while you're at work.
Is it a good idea to issue those accounts at your job? Given some employer's stance on wanting to access your accounts, it probably isn't a good idea.
You may want to check your employer's policy on accessing personal information while at work. Most will have policies against accessing personal email accounts so it may be safe to assume that social media is against policy as well.
This is especially the case if you're using your work computer to access this information. It may be safe to use your own personal devices but you still may want to be cautious if you work in a place where you are visible to others.
Another thing to note is if you do use your work computer to access your social media accounts, you may be giving your employer access to that information without even knowing it. Depending on how sophisticated your employer's network is, they may have a way to monitor what you're doing throughout the day. If they see you're on Facebook or your personal email, it could lead to disciplinary action or possible termination.
If you must access your email or social media accounts during the day, try to stick to using your own personal device and use it only when you're on a break or at lunch. The more precautions you take, the less chance you will have of causing any problems with your employer.
Have you or someone you know ever had an employer issue a reprimand for accessing personal information while at work? What was the outcome? Please share your stories with us in the comments below.
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