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Ethical Considerations for Social Media Use
There are loosely established social norms associated with technology-based communication. Unlike firmly established societal rules that dictate face-to-face interactions, users are still feeling out what is considered acceptable behavior in the social media sphere. From cyberbullying to constructing online identities that are incongruous with real life personalities, ethics have been the subject of […]
Social Media and Professional Ethics
Social media has led to a new frontier in professional ethics codes. Businesses should apply the same standards to e-mail, texting and social media as those accepted in face-to-face interactions. A lapse in judgment on the part of one individual can affect co-workers, managers, and the organizational structure as a whole. […]
Cyberbullying: Intimidation Through Technology
September 21, 2012 by ireconnect
Bullies are no longer relegated to the schoolyard. In a society where we are connected 24/7, even a child or teen’s home isn’t the safe haven it used to be. Bullies have constant access to victims. Cyberbullying refers to the use of technology to embarrass, threaten, harass, or target others in a way […]
Virtual Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
September 20, 2012 by ireconnect
Sexual harassment in the workplace has traditionally been viewed as inappropriate conduct that occurs within the office walls. However, this view continues to expand along with technology. Actionable sexual harassment can now come in the form of inappropriate, offensive, or sexual photos or comments made through e-mail, text messaging, social networking sites, […]
Enhance Productivity: Pencil in Offline Meetings
September 10, 2012 by ireconnect
In addition to resources and tools, workplace productivity depends upon job satisfaction, employee morale, engagement, mental stimulation, and other intangible factors. Regularly scheduling face-to-face meetings can help to fulfill these criteria. Employers and employees have responded to surveys saying that offline interactions with one another, clients, and constituents, are highly effective and worth the […]
The Rewards of Face-to-Face Interactions
September 10, 2012 by ireconnect
Technology makes communicating effortless and convenient. When used in moderation as a supplement to offline conversations, virtual tools are an excellent way to dissolve distance or schedule-related barriers. Those with a variety of limitations have the unprecedented ability to reach others outside of their immediate environment. Yet, online relationships can never replace offline interaction. Do […]
Is it Time to Unplug?
September 4, 2012 by ireconnect
Is social media augmenting your life or running it? A UK poll conducted by Sheilas’ Wheels Home Insurance titled, “The Tech-iquette Report,” illustrated our obsession with staying connected. Respondents admitted to using their phones for an average of 48 minutes during a night out. 34% said they text and e-mail while having a […]
Professional Social Media Disasters
Social media has become a necessity for cultivating brand awareness, engaging with the public, and encouraging customer loyalty. Yet, it also has the potential to result in a public relations nightmare. Online communication is under an intense amount of scrutiny and a disastrous Tweet can’t be swept under the rug due to the sheer volume […]
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September 25, 2012 by colgore
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