Half of UK employees think social media should be banned at work

A new survey has shed light on the social media habits of British employees, with more needed to be done by businesses to encourage a ‘digitally connected workforce.’

57% of women and 51% of men thought that social media should be banned in the office, with 11% believing that employees can damage a company’s reputation via the use of social media. An additional 19% admitted apprehension over what their employer would think of their social media profiles, including how their ‘shared content’ could be perceived.

The survey, conducted by Scredible, also revealed a disparity between British and American employees and where they positioned their future careers and social media. Only 39% of British employees believed that social media would be important for their career in five years’ time, compared to 61% of Americans.   

Speaking to HR Grapevine, Scredible CEO Colin Lucas-Mudd, said: “The Boardroom needs to lead by example and show their employees that looking good online can be simple and effective. When employees begin to be recognised as subject matter experts in a public light, they will gain mentorships and the potential to further their careers.”