How can employees' social media posts affect the business?

43% consider employee access to social media as one of the biggest threats to preventing security breaches and fraud, according to a survey commissioned by Callcredit Information Group.

In addition, how an employee portrays themselves on social media can be detrimental to a brand.

Emma O'Leary, Consultant for Employment Law Advisory Services (ELAS), explains: "Social media can be a great tool for the promotion of business and interacting with clients but it can be a negative weapon in the wrong hands.

“Employees who just don't think or are disgruntled can be a danger to your business when they abuse social media.  Whether they go on an offensive rant on Twitter or update their Facebook status to call their manager some choice names - if these posts can in any way be linked to your organisation, there is a reputational risk for you and your business.