Use reason when developing social networking policies

By John Agsalud

POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Oct 11, 2011

~~<p>Walk through any business or government agency and there is one thing you are guaranteed to see on at least one person's computer display. That's right, Facebook. And while many managers cringe, if not most, the fact of the matter is that this is simply a reality that needs to be addressed. As such, organizations need to develop a policy for social networking use.</p>
<p>Of course, the simplest policy is an outright ban. But in this case, simplicity is not the best policy. Folks will always find a way around a technology (i.e., firewall-based) ban. Whether it's an aircard, a tethered smartphone or a tablet, innovative solutions will be found.</p>
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Walk through any business or government agency and there is one thing you are guaranteed to see on at least one person's computer display. That's right, Facebook. And while many managers cringe, if not most, the fact of the matter is that this is simply a reality that needs to be addressed. As such, organizations need to develop a policy for social networking use.

Of course, the simplest policy is an outright ban. But in this case, simplicity is not the best policy. Folks will always find a way around a technology (i.e., firewall-based) ban. Whether it's an aircard, a tethered smartphone or a tablet, innovative solutions will be found. Login for more...