In the rapidly expanding world of electronic communication, social media can mean many things. Social media includes all means of communicating or posting information or content of any sort on the Internet, including to your own or someone else’s web log or blog, journal or diary, personal web site, social networking or affinity web site, web bulletin board or a chat room, whether or not associated or affiliated with Fortune International Group, as well as any other form of electronic communication.
The same principles and guidelines found in Fortune International Group policies and three basic beliefs, detailed below, apply to your activities online. Ultimately, you are solely responsible for what you post online. Before creating online content, consider some of the risks and rewards that are involved. Keep in mind that any of your conduct that adversely affects your job performance, the performance of coworkers or otherwise adversely affects members, customers, suppliers, people who work on behalf of Fortune International Group’s or worksites legitimate business interests may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.
Know and follow the rules
Carefully read these guidelines, Fortune International Group and your worksite and the Discrimination & Harassment Prevention Policy, and ensure your postings are consistent with these policies. Inappropriate postings that may include discriminatory remarks, harassment, and threats of violence or similar inappropriate or unlawful conduct will not be tolerated and may subject you to disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.
Be respectful
Always be fair and courteous to co-workers, customers, members, suppliers or people who work on behalf of Fortune International Group or your worksite. Also, keep in mind that you are more likely to resolve work-related complaints by speaking directly with your co-workers or by utilizing our Open Door Policy than by posting complaints to a social media outlet. Nevertheless, if you decide to post complaints or criticism, avoid using statements, photographs, video or audio that reasonably could be viewed as malicious, obscene, threatening or intimidating, that disparage customers, members, associates or suppliers, or that might constitute harassment or bullying. Examples of such conduct might include offensive posts meant to intentionally harm someone’s reputation or posts that could contribute to a hostile work environment on the basis of race, sex, color, genetic information, religion, disability, age or any other status protected by law or company policy.
Be honest and accurate
Make sure you are always honest and accurate when posting information or news, and if you make a mistake, correct it quickly. Be open about any previous posts you have altered. Remember that the Internet archives almost everything: therefore, even deleted postings can be searched. Never post any information or rumors that you know to be false about Regis HR Group or worksite, co-workers, members, customers, suppliers, people working on behalf of Fortune International Group or worksite or competitors.
Post only appropriate and respectful content
• Maintain the confidentiality of Fortune International Group or worksite trade secrets and private or confidential information. Trades secrets may include information regarding the development of systems, processes, products, know-how and technology. Do not post internal reports, policies, procedures or other internal business-related confidential communications.
• Respect financial disclosure laws. It is illegal to communicate or give a “tip” on inside information to others so that they may buy or sell stocks or securities.
• Do not create a link from your blog, website or other social networking site to Fortune International Group or worksite website without obtaining Fortune International Group’s or your worksite’s written permission.
• Express only your personal opinions. Never represent yourself as a spokesperson for Fortune International Group or your worksite. If Fortune International Group or worksite is a subject of the content you are creating, be clear and open about the fact that you are an employee and make it clear that your views do not represent those of Fortune International Group or worksite, fellow associates, members, customers, suppliers or people working on behalf of Fortune International Group or worksite. If you do publish a blog or post online related to the work you so or subjects associated with Fortune International Group, make it clear that you are not speaking on behalf of Fortune International Group or worksite. It is best to include a disclaimer such as “The postings on this site are my own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Fortune International Group or worksite.”
Using social media at work
Refrain from using social media while on work time or on equipment we provide, unless it is work-related as authorized by your manager. Do not use your work email addresses to register on social networks, blogs or other online tools utilized for personal use. Retaliation is prohibited Fortune International Group or worksite prohibits taking negative action against any associate for reporting a possible deviation from this policy or for cooperating in an investigation. Any employee who retaliates against another worker for reporting a possible deviation from this policy or for cooperating in an investigation will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination.
For more information
If you have questions or need further guidance, please contact your HR representative.