Huffington Post – Department For Transport Staff Sacked For 'Misuse Of Social Media'

Steven George-Hilley comments, to theHuffington Post, on freedom of information act requests that revealed up to five workers at the Department of Transport had been sacked for misuse of social media.

“Government departments should be encouraging responsible use of social media, not oppressing it. Many employees rely on social media channels to communicate with their colleagues and employers, particularly during the snowy season when transport is often disrupted.

“If the government genuinely wishes to become digital by default then it must embrace rather than punish social media use in the workplace.”

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