An Employee Use of Technology Policy
The Director of Human Resources at Green Branch Coffee was impressed with the first part of your executive report on ethics in the HR profession. She would like you to create a policy for employee use of technology because new sources of social media and more advanced electronic devices are regularly being introduced into the market. The newly designed policy will be part of a revision of the Employee Policy Manual. Green Branch Coffee wants to prevent another leak of customer data, and all locations will be closed for an entire day to train team members on the policy in an attempt to demonstrate Green Branch’s commitment to fairness and justice.
Create an Employee Use of Technology Policy that addresses the following:
Refraining from workplace commentary on social media
Maintaining a professional image
What can be shared and what cannot be shared on social media
Harassment
Customer privacy and IT security
Sample Answer
Green Branch Coffee Employee Use of Technology Policy
Introduction:
Green Branch Coffee is committed to fostering a positive, productive, and respectful work environment for all team members. This policy outlines expectations for the use of technology both within and outside the workplace to ensure responsible and ethical conduct.
Workplace Commentary on Social Media:
- Team members are encouraged to exercise discretion and professionalism when discussing Green Branch Coffee, colleagues, or customers on social media.
- Comments should not violate confidentiality agreements, disclose trade secrets, or disparage the company, its employees, or customers.
- Avoid discussing internal company matters, sensitive information, or confidential customer data on social media.
- Personal opinions and beliefs expressed on social media should not be presented as representing the views of Green Branch Coffee.