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 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.
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. The course is tailored specifically to Northern Irish law, and has been designed by a team of experts and lawyers in the industry.
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 Sales Manager, Debbie Wilson - debbie@legal-island.com
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 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.
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:
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.
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.
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This all-staff training course is designed to raise awareness of the use of social media in the workplace so that all members of staff know what it is, the benefits and risks involved and how to use it responsibly. Training ensures that staff are aware of the impact social media can have, the legal issues associated with misuse and how to ensure it is used responsibly. This not only mitigates risks but also demonstrates your organisation's unwavering commitment to ethical practice.
The course takes approximately 40 minutes to complete, including an assessment. It is self-paced, allowing employees to stop and resume as needed, making it easy to fit into busy schedules. Upon successful completion, each staff member will receive a personalised certificate for their records.
Social media training should be provided to all staff at the start of their employment and revisited regularly through refresher courses. Regular updates are crucial to ensure that employees stay informed about evolving regulations and best practices, helping to protect your organisation from compliance risks.
Yes, our courses can be fully customised to meet your organisation’s specific needs. We offer an in-house bespoke service, with a local and dedicated account manager, that allows you to brand the course and tailor its content to align with your organisation’s requirements.
This eLearning course is designed specifically for purchase for all staff, ensuring consistent training across your organisation. The standard rate is £30+VAT per staff member. However, we may offer discounts based on the total number of employees you have. If your organisation is interested in more than one course, we are happy to discuss a package deal. For tailored training solutions, including the option to integrate your in-house documents, please contact Debbie Wilson at debbie@legal-island.com. Debbie will be happy to discuss your specific needs and provide a personalised quote.
Yes, this course is specifically tailored to Northern Irish legislation and guidance, which is a top priority for our customers. We also offer versions of this course designed for employees based in Ireland and the UK, ensuring compliance with their respective legal frameworks. All our eLearning courses are crafted to meet the unique requirements of the jurisdiction they serve.
This interactive eLearning training course is delivered entirely online, providing flexibility and convenience. There is no need to come together in groups - employees can complete the course independently and at their own pace, and it is accessible across multiple devices, including desktop computers, laptops, tablets, and mobile phones.
This is a self-paced eLearning course, allowing your staff to progress through the material at their own convenience. This flexibility makes it easy to fit the training into their busy schedules.
To purchase an eLearning course, please contact Debbie Wilson - debbie@legal-island.com for information on prices and discounted options based on the number of staff you have. We’ll be happy to discuss your organisation's training needs further. Once you’ve made the purchase, access can be arranged within 1 hour (depending on your training needs), and remain open for a 12-month period. We will work closely with you to meet your deadlines. We do not require any staff details upfront. We’ll provide all the necessary information for distribution to your workforce, ensuring a smooth transition into the course. Additionally, we provide full technical support and are available to assist with any accessibility issues your staff might encounter.
Yes, we can provide courses for staff in Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland, England, Scotland, Wales and even globally.
Yes. An end-of-course assessment is included to ensure your staff understand key components of the training. Once your staff have completed the course and achieved the minimum pass score in the assessment, each member of your team will automatically receive their own personalised certificate.
Yes. We can provide you with ‘Account Manager’ rights, which will enable you to view all staff information, completion rates and completion dates. You can also download this information to keep on file as part of your audit reporting. If you are looking for a more comprehensive reporting tool, find out how you can streamline your company-wide training, with our learning management system, AppLI LMS by visiting https://legal-island.com/elearning/appli-lms
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