{"id":7085,"date":"2022-06-04T18:03:16","date_gmt":"2022-06-04T18:03:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/evolveinc.io\/?p=7085"},"modified":"2022-08-21T14:19:13","modified_gmt":"2022-08-21T14:19:13","slug":"social-media-in-the-workplace-pros-and-cons","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/evolveinc.io\/social-media\/social-media-in-the-workplace-pros-and-cons\/","title":{"rendered":"Social media in the workplace: pros and cons"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph \">Social media has significantly changed the way people communicate with each other everywhere. It is safe to say that social media has a huge impact on our lives at home or work. But with this increasing use of social media in the workplace, employers and managers are faced with a tough decision. Will the employees be permitted to use social media at work at all?<p>\n<\/p><\/p>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph \">Social media platforms provide massive <a href=\"https:\/\/evolveinc.io\/social-media\/social-media-for-business-pros-and-cons\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">opportunities for companies<\/a> in terms of public relations, recruiting, promoting, feedback, organization development, and internal and external communications.<p>\n<\/p><\/p>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph \">&nbsp;On the other hand, social media can <a href=\"https:\/\/evolveinc.io\/social-media\/social-media-for-business-pros-and-cons\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hamper business <\/a>as it can be a productivity killer as many employees engage themselves in social media during lunch or short breaks or sometimes when they are bored while working.<p>\n<\/p><\/p>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/evolveinc.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Social-media-in-the-workplace-2-1024x533.jpg\" alt=\"Social media in the workplace: pros and cons\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n<p style=\"font-size: 22px;\" class=\"wp-block-paragraph \"><strong>Here&rsquo;s a list of pros and cons of social media in the workplace:<\/strong><p>\n<\/p><\/p>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_53 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-66325c1c183e5\"><span class=\"\"><span style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-66325c1c183e5\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/evolveinc.io\/social-media\/social-media-in-the-workplace-pros-and-cons\/#Pros_of_social_media_in_the_workplace\" title=\"\nPros of social media in the workplace&nbsp;\n\n\">\nPros of social media in the workplace&nbsp;\n\n<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/evolveinc.io\/social-media\/social-media-in-the-workplace-pros-and-cons\/#Cons_of_social_media_in_the_workspace\" title=\"\nCons of social media in the workspace&nbsp;\n\n\">\nCons of social media in the workspace&nbsp;\n\n<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading wp-block-heading\" id=\"pros-of-social-media-in-the-workplacec2a0\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pros_of_social_media_in_the_workplace\"><\/span>\n<strong>Pros of social media in the workplace&nbsp;<\/strong><p>\n<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-developing-workspace-relationshipsc2a0\">1. Developing workspace relationships&nbsp;<p>\n<\/p>\n<\/h3>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph \">Colleagues interacting with each other on social media can help develop a great relationship among them and will reflect during the work as well. People with like minds will connect with each other which can make them work efficiently as a team for problem-solving.<p>\n<\/p><\/p>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-brand-awareness-and-reputation\">2. Brand awareness and reputation<p>\n<\/p>\n<\/h3>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph \">Allowing workers to write favorable insights about the company on social media might be beneficial to you. The corporate reputation will increase if they post smart articles and videos, as well as show how much they enjoy their work.<p>\n<\/p><\/p>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph \">Plus during the feedback, if they see how good the company&#8217;s reputation is they will put more effort into their work and help to succeed.<p>\n<\/p><\/p>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-mental-breaksc2a0\">3. Mental breaks&nbsp;<p>\n<\/p>\n<\/h3>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph \">Taking a mental break from work sometimes is something to be encouraged. It is very important to take short, regular breaks to get back to work with a fresh mind.<p>\n<\/p><\/p>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph \">Allowing employees to access social media during these breaks makes them more comfortable. Letting them engage themselves with something they like through social media can be beneficial for them to relax.<p>\n<\/p><\/p>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-recognition\">4. Recognition<p>\n<\/p>\n<\/h3>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph \">Recognition allows team members to interact, which works to build team cohesiveness. Employees can congratulate each other, keep up with the company&rsquo;s current events, and interact with more of their colleagues.<p>\n<\/p><\/p>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/evolveinc.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Social-media-in-the-workplace-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Social media in the workplace: pros and cons\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading wp-block-heading\" id=\"cons-of-social-media-in-the-workspacec2a0\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cons_of_social_media_in_the_workspace\"><\/span>\n<strong>Cons of social media in the workspace&nbsp;<\/strong><p>\n<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-productivity-killer\">1. Productivity killer<p>\n<\/p>\n<\/h3>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph \">Many people have been caught playing games or looking at Facebook while at work, which is prohibited. using social media in the workspace can be a huge distraction. Excessive use of social media can limit an organization&#8217;s profits and productivity, resulting in financial loss.<p>\n<\/p><\/p>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-false-information\">2. False information<p>\n<\/p>\n<\/h3>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph \">Competitors or opponents may post false information about the product or service, resulting in a loss for the company. Getting excessively involved in a dispute can be both helpful and bad for a firm, depending on the type of problem.&nbsp;<p>\n<\/p><\/p>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-risk-of-viruses\">3. Risk of viruses<p>\n<\/p>\n<\/h3>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph \">When compared to other websites, many social media sites offer weak virus and malware security. This makes it very easy for employees to unintentionally download computer viruses to their company&#8217;s servers, as well as they can be subject to phishing and other internet frauds that can spread viruses.<p>\n<\/p><\/p>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-employee-wellbeingc2a0\">4. Employee wellbeing&nbsp;<p>\n<\/p>\n<\/h3>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph \">If an employee is accessing social media during work and if they come across something that can disturb them or create a rivalry among their coworkers then that can affect the business and ethics of that company.<p>\n<\/p><\/p>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n<p style=\"font-size: 30px;\" class=\"wp-block-paragraph \">Final Thoughts:<p>\n<\/p><\/p>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph \">Social media can benefit any organization if it is used efficiently without creating any distractions for the employees or harming the reputation of the company. Social media platforms should be used for work-related purposes and not for personal use. Access to social media should be limited to only during breaks.<p>\n<\/p><\/p>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph \">Instead of controlling their social media usage, encourage workers to use it more efficiently and for their benefit.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Social media has significantly changed the way people communicate with each other everywhere. It is safe to say that social media has a huge impact on our lives at home or work. But with this increasing use of social media in the workplace, employers and managers are faced with a tough decision. Will the employees &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[466],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/evolveinc.io\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7085"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/evolveinc.io\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/evolveinc.io\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/evolveinc.io\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/11"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/evolveinc.io\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7085"}],"version-history":[{"count":20,"href":"https:\/\/evolveinc.io\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7085\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7734,"href":"https:\/\/evolveinc.io\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7085\/revisions\/7734"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/evolveinc.io\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7085"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/evolveinc.io\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7085"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/evolveinc.io\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7085"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}