Internet and Social Media in the Workplace Training Course

Did you know these facts about the internet and social media in the workplace?

• 90% of companies use social media for business purposes.
• Online discrimination, sexual harassment and cyberbullying are all serious issues in the Australian workplace.
• Misconduct associated with the internet and social media at work can happen in any workplace regardless of its size.

Course Overview

This online Internet and social media workplace compliance course for employees, contractors and volunteers covers the appropriate use of the internet and social media in connection with the workplace. This compliance course explains how the internet and social media are connected to the workplace, what appropriate behaviour is online both at work and outside of work, and how to identify, report, and resolve incidents of inappropriate behaviour online. Ultimately, it encourages everyone to treat each other fairly and with respect online. This employee social media training can be completed as stand-alone training or in conjunction with the full Sentrient workplace compliance training program, which includes other related topics such as privacy, workplace bullying, sexual harassment and equal employment opportunity in the workplace.

This internet and social media workplace compliance course is legally compliant, kept up to date with legislation for all states and territories in Australia and New Zealand. It has been written together with Mills Oakley Law Firm for Australia and Simpson Grierson Law Firm for New Zealand.

Target audience

This course is suitable for all workers engaged in Australian workplaces, including employees, contractors and volunteers.

Topics covered

The following topics are covered in this workplace training course:

• Internet and social media in the workplace.
• Appropriate conduct when using the internet and social media at work and on a work device.
• Appropriate conduct when using the internet and social media outside of work and on your own device.
• How can my employer monitor my use of the internet and social media?
• How to identify, report and resolve incidents of inappropriate online behaviour.
• Your responsibility to treat people fairly and with respect online.

Duration

This compliance training for the Internet and social media in the workplace will take approximately 15 minutes to complete.

Learner experience

This online workplace communication training is simple to navigate, easy to understand and will accommodate all learning styles. During this social media workplace training, learners will undertake case studies and learning activities to reinforce the importance of the appropriate use of the internet and social media in the workplace. At the end of this employee social media training, there is a learning check. There is also a declaration that each individual will commit to a workplace culture that treats people fairly and respectfully.

Learning outcomes

The following learning outcomes will be achieved upon completion of this workplace communication training:

• Understand how the internet and social media are connected to the workplace.
• Know what appropriate conduct is when using the internet and social media at work and on a work device.
• Know what appropriate conduct is when using the internet & social media outside of work and on a work device.
• Understand how your employer can monitor your use of the internet and social media.
• Know how to identify, report and resolve incidents of inappropriate online behaviour.
• Contribute to a workplace that treats people fairly and with respect online.

Business outcomes

Once all workers have completed this online appropriate use of the Internet in the workplace course, the following business outcomes will be achieved for your organisation:

• Reduce the likelihood of the misuse of the internet and social media in the workplace.
• Mitigate the risk of legal liability associated with the internet and social media.
• Protect your reputation from the damage caused by inappropriate behaviour online, such as discrimination, sexual harassment and cyberbullying.
• Present a vision for all workers to do the right thing.
• Increase engagement by supporting a workplace culture that promotes a healthy and safe online work environment.
• Gain a competitive advantage by becoming an employer of choice.