Internet Policies in the Workplace

The explosion of Internet use, especially social media, has created an HR nightmare. One negative remark by an employee can reach thousands of people in an instant, leaving a black mark on your organization's reputation. Has your company developed a sound Internet use policy? In this course, you will learn how to draft, implement and enforce an Internet policy to clearly establish what employees can and can't do on the web. Plus, you'll learn how to monitor Internet use to protect your company's confidential information, without breaking the law.

Course Outcomes

• Craft, implement and enforce an effective online social networking policy
• Identify inappropriate cyber behavior and take legally compliant action for misuse
• Recognize and protect against specific social networking privacy and security risks
• Monitor Internet use correctly without legal implications

Program Benefits

Master the complexities of each HR law and regulation through PBI. Each course is dedicated to a specific law or regulation where you will learn from legal experts and HR practitioners, complete readings and assignments, as well as discuss and share with peers – become an expert in the law or regulation yourself!

This dynamic online course delivers timely, relevant information and practical solutions that you can immediately apply at your job. Learn at your convenience, on your schedule and at your own pace. Courses take from just two to four weeks to complete. Few online programs offer the high quality, low cost courses we do, plus the advanced knowledge that is valuable to your career.

Program Highlights

Course includes learning materials, an interactive online discussion and highly specialized lectures delivered by industry experts.

• Internet Policies Introduction
  • Learn about the current uses of social networking in a changing workplace
  • Discover why you need a clear, concise Internet policy more than ever
  • Find out how other companies have differentiated between appropriate and inappropriate employee social networking behavior
• Effective Employer Uses of Social Networks
  • Discover the advantages of incorporating social networks into your daily activities
  • Learn about the "dangers" you must guard yourself against when using social networks
• Crafting an Effective Internet Policy
  • Learn the necessary steps of examining your current company's needs
  • Examine state laws to craft an enforceable policy at your company
• Key Internet Policy Components
  • Learn key components that must be contained within your policy while leaving "wiggle room" to successfully enforce the policy
  • Discover how to help your employees use social networking correctly, within the company's guidelines
• Organizing Your Internet Policy
  • Discover effective ways to clearly communicate what is appropriate and acceptable Internet use for your specific organization
  • Learn clear language meant to protect your company and your employees when using social networks, with specific examples from well-known organizations
• Question and Answer
  • Get answers to real-world questions about Internet policy issues.This includes topics such as overcoming policy issues, creating a more viable policy and learning how other companies handle Internet policy challenges.

Pricing

$495 includes everything: the lectures, learning materials, online discussion and more. Plus, with this course you'll earn credit towards an Expert Certificate. Complete just five courses and you will receive an HR Compliance Expert Certificate.