Social Media in the Workplace Training for Ireland

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Social Media in the Workplace Social media can be an excellent tool for networking and communicating with coworkers, but it can also cause challenges in the Irish workplace. Learn how to navigate it responsibly with Legal Island’s Social Media in the Workplace eLearning course. Equip staff with skills, practical examples and tips to stay compliant and professional.

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Overview

Social Media is a Double-Edged Sword at Work

Social media is now a vital part of daily life, reshaping how we connect and communicate both personally and professionally. While it opens doors to promote services and engage with customers, it can also pose risks. Employees, often unintentionally, may misuse social media by sharing or commenting on inappropriate posts, leading to reputational and legal challenges for Irish employers.

This course is crafted to address these challenges to help employees understand how the misuse of social media can impact them and their employers; while providing practical examples and actionable tips to use social media responsibly, ensuring they navigate its complexities with confidence and care.

What's Included

What's Included: Social Media in the Workplace

Social media facilitates the sharing of ideas, thoughts, and information through the building of virtual networks and communities. It has significantly changed the way we communicate at home and work. Whether it’s chatting with friends on Facebook, following stories on Instagram, or networking on LinkedIn, there can be no denying it has a significant impact on all aspects of our lives.

Legal Island’s Social Media in the Workplace training is packed with valuable insights and expert guidance designed for modern workplaces in Ireland. The course is tailored specifically to Irish law, and has been designed by a team of experts and lawyers in the industry.

Topics covered include:

The impact of social media
The legal issues associated with social media
The benefits and risks of social media
How to use social media responsibly

Should you have a particular need to brand or tailor any of our courses to your specific requirements, that is no problem at all. We offer a full bespoke service in-house. If you have any questions or queries, please feel free to contact our eLearning Client Executive, Glen Bell - glen@legal-island.com

Importance of Training

Why Social Media Training Matters: Staying Ahead in a Digital Era

In today’s ever-evolving digital landscape, training on social media is not just beneficial; it’s essential. As new platforms and trends emerge, employers across Ireland must proactively address potential risks through robust training.

Regular training ensures employees understand the implications of their online actions, protecting both themselves and their employers from reputational damage or legal issues. Moreover, having a well-structured social media policy is critical. This policy should outline best practices and set clear boundaries for social media use, both within and beyond the workplace. Regularly updating these policies ensures they remain relevant in an ever-changing digital environment.

Who Needs Social Media Training?

Building a Responsible Workforce Online

Social media training is essential for every employee, regardless of their role or level. Leading employment lawyers recommend providing training during onboarding and offering refresher courses regularly. Here’s why:

Promotes Awareness: Employees become more mindful of the impact their online activities can have on themselves and the organisation.
Mitigates Risks: Proactive training reduces the likelihood of social media misuse leading to reputational or legal issues.
Creates a Positive Work Culture: A workforce that understands and respects boundaries on social media contributes to a more harmonious and productive environment.
Jurisidiction-specific: This course caters specifically to organisations in Ireland, addressing unique legal and cultural considerations.

Whether you’re onboarding new hires or reinforcing policies for existing staff, our eLearning course Social Media in the Workplace ensures all staff are equipped to handle social media responsibly in the workplace.

Course Duration

How long does social media training take?

This online training course will take no longer than 40 minutes to complete including an assessment. Each member of staff will receive their own personalised certificate upon successful completion.

Key Statistics

Why learn with Legal Island?

We take huge pride in the training we deliver across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. Our key statistics show:

97%

of users said they found the courses beneficial for their organisation

96%

of users said they found the courses convenient and easy to use

96%

of users said their knowledge of the compliance topic area improved

96%

of users said they would recommend our eLearning courses to other organisations

750,000 +

hours of training and course content delivered

200,000 +

employees across the island of Ireland have now benefitted from our services

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