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Can we regulate what employees say on Facebook?
The answer is "sometimes" and "maybe."
On social networking sites such as Facebook the line between work and non-work use can be fuzzy. What seems like harmless, fun gossip on a personal level can be damaging to the organization whose employee has posted.
Also read: Sample Nonprofit Policy on Social Networking
According to a recent joint study from San Diego State University (SDSU) and the University of South Alabama, a generation of Americans are entering the workforce with an unfounded sense of entitlement.
The study, led by SDSU psychologist Jean Twenge, sought to settle a hot debate in psychology over mixed results of studies examining the prevalence of narcissistic personality traits among tens of thousands of American college students.
Met with over twenty state leaders and staff to discuss social media and its value to association membership organizing.
Before or during your morning coffee do you feel an overwhelming urge to check/update your page? How about on your way to bed?
The latest Retrevo Gadgetology study asked social media users questions such as when, where, and how much time they spend on sites and services like FaceBook and Twitter.
When asked whether they check their Facebook and/or Twitter accounts during the night or as soon as they wake up, 48% said "YES."
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