In the book, Engage, I read about individuals who were fired because they complained about clients through social media. Since this isn’t professional and it reflects poorly on the brand, it makes complete sense for them to have been terminated. However, I can’t help but wonder the context of these comments; because if it was typical gossip, that every employee takes part in, if the punishment was unjust.
It is standard knowledge that companies and bosses check their employees Facebook and Twitter accounts. However, I think that some (younger) employees can push the envelope to see what they can get away with on-line by posting party pictures or even rude comments about the company. And I wonder since so many users are already accustomed to posting just about everything they like and dislike, and could possibly forget that they are being monitored and make a nasty comment. The question is: should an employee be fired over one comment?
I think it depends on the situation. If the employee is directly tied to the company then yes, something will need to be done as soon as possible in order to protect the company. However if it someone who probably made one mistake (because they were having a bad day) and is low on the corporate chain, then I feel like that punishment would be too harsh. Personally, I don’t know which is right. All I know is that I wouldn’t want to be fired over something I posted, so I always try not to publish anything that I will regret later.
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