{"id":25292,"date":"2021-06-21T16:29:41","date_gmt":"2021-06-21T06:29:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/resources\/social-media-policy\/"},"modified":"2026-03-26T08:00:45","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T08:00:45","slug":"social-media-policy","status":"publish","type":"resources","link":"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/resources\/social-media-policy\/","title":{"rendered":"Workplace social media policy template and guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull resource-sticky-downloadable-template has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull blog-template-header has-light-violet-50-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div style=\"--bb--crumb-gap:.4em;\" 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class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:55%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group sticky-downloadable-title has-light-violet-50-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-10 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--24)\"><h1 class=\"blog-template-title wp-block-post-title\">Workplace social media policy template and guide<\/h1>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-9 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group content-wrapper content-single-content wysiwyg has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-11 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>Ensure your organisation knows what\u2019s expected of them with this social media policy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How can this social media policy template help?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A social media policy is a crucial tool for any business that uses social media. It is a living document that provides guidelines for the social media use of your entire workforce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This social media policy template can help you with the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-checkmark\">\n<li class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\" style=\"padding-top:3px;padding-bottom:4px\">Treat legal and regulatory sensitivities with awareness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\" style=\"padding-top:3px;padding-bottom:4px\">Prevent a security breach<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\" style=\"padding-top:3px;padding-bottom:4px\">Be upfront with your employees regarding their own social media responsibilities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-default\"><strong><a href=\"#form\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#form\">Download the template by filling in the form on the right.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is a social media policy for employees?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A social media policy for employees is a set of guidelines and rules that outlines how employees should behave on social media platforms when representing their employer, or discussing matters related to their workplace<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It provides guidance on what is acceptable and unacceptable behaviour on social media channels and ensures that employees are aware of the potential risks associated with their online activity. It is also used to safeguard the brand&#8217;s reputation, security, privacy and legal interests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the purpose of a social media company policy?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Social media has become a huge part of our lives. Employees often use both their personal social accounts and corporate social accounts for various reasons. Be it to share about their achievements at work or give others a sneak peek into a \u2018day in the life&#8217; of their roles at work<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Having a social media company policy provides a framework for responsible social media use that aligns with the organisation&#8217;s values and objectives. It also serves various purposes, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Protecting the company&#8217;s reputation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Employees represent the company on various social media platforms, and their posts, comments or actions can potentially harm the company&#8217;s reputation or brand image.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A social media policy provides guidance on what is defined as appropriate content and behaviour. It also helps prevent employees from posting confidential, sensitive or damaging content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Maintaining compliance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Having a crystal clear social media policy can help ensure that employees comply with laws, regulations and industry standards related to social media use, including the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.employment.govt.nz\/fair-work-practices\/employee-privacy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Privacy Act 2020 and Privacy Principles<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This may help to prevent any legal issues such as privacy violations, defamation or infringement of intellectual property rights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Clarifying expectations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A social media policy sets expectations for employee behaviour on social media platforms. It establishes clear definitions of what is considered acceptable or unacceptable content and what can or can not be shared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It provides transparency and ensures employees take accountability over anything they post on their personal or corporate social media profiles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Encouraging responsible social media use<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s crucial to educate employees on the importance of responsible social media use and the potential consequences of inappropriate behaviour, such as disciplinary action or legal liability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This can be done through your social media policy and prevents any sensitive information or important document from being leaked unknowingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Supporting employee advocacy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides educating and establishing guidelines, having a social media policy in place can help encourage employees to promote the company&#8217;s products, services or culture on social media channels, in a way that shows the organisation&#8217;s goals and values.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Social media plays a big role in providing job seekers with the opportunity to gain direct insight into your company culture. It&#8217;s incredibly important in helping you build your employer brand. According to Glassdoor, 79% of people use social media in their job search.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With so many people using social media platforms like LinkedIn to find new roles, it&#8217;s a great opportunity to highlight your employer value proposition (EVP). You just need to ensure that your employees know how to do so appropriately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What should you include in a company social media policy?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A company social media policy typically includes the following elements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Purpose and scope<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The social media policy should clearly state its purpose and the social media channels it applies to, such as Facebook, X, LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok and others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Responsibilities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The roles and responsibilities of employees, managers and the organisation itself should be clearly outlined in the policy, with regards to managing all social media accounts and who is responsible for ensuring compliance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Code of conduct<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The policy should provide guidance on the acceptable use of social media platforms and what is considered inappropriate behaviour, such as sharing confidential information or making rude and derogatory comments about colleagues or customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Personal use<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Clarify whether employees are allowed to use social media during work hours, what kind of personal content they can share online and what topics or content are strictly forbidden from being posted in the policy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Monitoring and enforcement<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Explain how the organisation will monitor employees&#8217; social media activity, the number of warnings they will get and what consequences employees may face for violating the policy. This way, they gain full clarity and understanding over what is expected of them and the resulting consequences should they fail to adhere to it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you&#8217;ve finalised your social media policy, it&#8217;s important to ensure that your employees read and acknowledge it, especially those in your social media team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should also remember that the social media landscape changes often. Privacy rules and regulations are constantly updated and new ones are always introduced. Trends also come and go very quickly, so ensure that you&#8217;ve put in place a regular cadence of updating your social media policy accordingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Common social media policy examples<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some clauses to get you started with crafting your social media policy:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Usage of company&#8217;s social media accounts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\"><strong>Ownership: <\/strong>The company owns the social media accounts and the content posted on them. 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Some challenges that can crop up include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1.Employee resistance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some employees may perceive having a social media policy as a restriction of their personal freedoms and may be resistant to its implementation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To address this, companies should communicate the reasons for the policy and the benefits of responsible social media use, so they can better understand the rationale and purpose for it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Lack of awareness or training<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some employees may not be aware of the potential risks and consequences of inappropriate social media use. Alternatively, they may not have the necessary skills or knowledge to use social media responsibly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It would be beneficial for employers to provide training and education on what good social media use entails and potential case studies that employees can learn from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Rapidly changing social media landscape<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Social media platforms and technologies are constantly evolving. You may find it challenging to keep up with the latest trends and updates because the industry is changing at such a rapid pace. Companies should review and update their social media policy regularly \u2014 we&#8217;d recommend biannually or quarterly \u2014 to reflect recent changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4.Enforcement<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It can be challenging to enforce a social media policy, especially in cases where the policy has been violated. Have a clear <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/resources\/disciplinary-process-new-zealand\/\">disciplinary process<\/a> in place for any violations and ensure that all employees are aware of the consequences of non-compliance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What happens if employees breach the policy guidelines?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If employees breach policy guidelines, the consequences can vary. Employers should note that they should align with the <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/resources\/disciplinary-process-new-zealand\/\">standard process for disciplinary action<\/a>, as outlined by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.employment.govt.nz\/resolving-problems\/how-to-resolve-problems\/disciplinary-process\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Employment New Zealand here<\/a>. It\u2019s also highly advisable to seek legal advice as well. This reduces the risk of being subject to a personal grievance from the employee further down the line.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on the severity of the violation and the company&#8217;s disciplinary process, you may choose to issue them a:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\"><strong>Verbal warning: <\/strong>For minor violations such as posting negative comments about the company, the employee may receive a verbal warning from their direct manager or HR representative.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\"><strong>Written warning:<\/strong> For more grave violations such as posting defamatory content about the company or its employees, the employee may receive a written warning that outlines the specific violation and consequences for future violations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\"><strong>Suspension:<\/strong> In some cases such as sharing confidential information with unauthorised parties, the employee may be suspended from work for a period of time as a consequence of their violation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You should also take corrective action to mitigate the damage caused by the violation, such as removing offending posts or addressing customer complaints.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Manage workplace policies easily with the Employment Operating System<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you know all about the importance of a social media policy, why not download our social media policy template and get started on crafting your own? 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