What is Your Social Media Policy?

The past one year has shown us all the power of Social Media to an extent beyond imagination. With COVID - 19 at its peak, Social Media only added to the fear mongering through all the conspiracy theories and rumors. Such power of Social Media has very apparent since last many years. Regardless of the fact that the news is about a certain individual or if it is about national interest, everyone has an opinion and Social Media provides a carefree platform for everyone to express it. It is often joked that news on Social Media travels faster than light. But what is the credibility of such news? How accountable one is while using Social Media? Can we make someone accountable or does it come across as a restriction to Freedom of Speech and Expression? There are several such questions that employers today look for answers to. The goodwill of an organization can be most impacted by the goodwill of an employee. Social Media can be a very important tool in making or breaking that reputation.