Daniel E. DeKoter

Social media a powerful communication tool. It has also become a part of the average person's routine. However, in professional settings, the use of social networks might need to be restrained to maintain the integrity of not just of the business but of the people involved in it. Here are three reasons why social media policies are important in the workplace:  Image source: Pixabay.com To create professional boundaries for employees   It's common to see tweets or status updates from people while they are at work. There are also some people who post about what's happening in their workplace during office hours. While one post can be made in less than a minute, the temptation to wait for reactions or to keep browsing social networks while at work may keep a person from attending to more important tasks. Setting up social media breaks or restricting use can help employees prioritize their work over their feed.  To keep work-related disputes confide...

Letting go of any employee is difficult for management. But such a decision is often necessary to business growth and staff productivity. Management should therefore do it as gracefully as possible. Here’s how: Be direct and firm   Avoid being longwinded with your statements. Be forthright and clear.Iif you are letting an employee go, the news should be delivered at the beginning of the meeting. Then patiently answer any administrative questions, such as the issuance of the final check or payment and other insurance claims and benefits. Image source : thebalance.com Make sure that a witness is present Have someone from the Human Resources division or a trusted employee present. This will help you in any possible lawsuit or claims of illegal or unethical conduct..  Never embarrass the employee Never let go of the employee in front of everyone else in the office. Do this in private, with only a trusted witness on hand. Understand that...