Understanding and mitigating the risks of social media in the workplace (Workshop 2014)
Companies are rapidly seeing the benefits of social media. In fact, social media is becoming indispensable for business, but with all the benefits come threats and risks as well for the workplace. Frost & Sullivan’s Global Workforce Study found that 64% of respondent companies limit employee access to social media through content filtering and website blocking technology, 51% restrict access by setting and enforcing policy and 25% have no restrictions on the use of social media by employees.
Businesses should define clear social media usage policies, specifying who can access social media, what sites they can access, when they can access them, where they can access them and what devices they can use to access social media during work hours. There should be no room left for confusion. Policies should be clear, well defined and communicated to employees.
Professionals who would benefit by attending include HR Managers, Digital Marketers, Chief Risk Officers, Social Media Strategists, Office Managers, Marketing Managers, HR Consultants, Employee Benefit Managers, Legal Advisors, Digital Projects Managers, e-Commerce Managers, Risk Managers to name a few...
Rosalind Davey and Khomotso Makapane will facilitate the workshop, teaching all attendees how to understand and and mitigate the risks of social media in the workplace. Both of the facilitators are qualified attorneys from one of South Africa’s top law firms Bowman Gilfillan and specialise in employment law and Rosalind is one of the few attorneys specialising in social media law.
During the half day workshop social media statistics, constitutional rights, RICA, freedom of expression and the law of defamation, liability for defamatory content on social media and vicarious liability, handling social media misconduct, loss of confidential information and contacts as well as mitigating the risks of social media will be addressed. View full agenda and download registration form at www.aoevents.co.za
Workshop registration fee: R800 pp. Groups of 3 or more receive 10% discount.
Email the completed registration form to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to secure your seat.
STORMFEST took place at Linksfield Primary in Johannesburg
On Saturday 24 May 2014 the inaugural STORMFEST took place at Linksfield Primary in Johannesburg.
Linksfield Primary School’s sports field became animated and alive to the sound of several premium Home grown South African Bands which included;
Saving Silence - A contemporary rock band from the East Rand
Brent Harris and Thee Jam
Mean Mr Mustard who brought an all new line-up and repertoire to the scene with the best contemporary pop, rock and dance music
An all girl group - SAMA nominated BlackByrd have enjoyed great success following their release of their hit single "All of Me"
As well as Storm In Africa - An astonishing performance by Storm a 15 year old lead vocalist (Never Stop Dreaming)
A message from Storm to all aspiring artists out there,
"I want to be an ambassador to South Africa and unite the youth from all corners through my music and make a difference in South Africa. I want to give hope to all who want to pursue a career in music, no matter how young or old they may be, as we are the future moving forward in this beautiful land that we have been blessed with"
DJ Vin Deysel who ended off the evening at an ALL TIME high with everyone, young and old, rocking to his ever so famous VINMIX!
This was the 1st of a series of events to be held by STORMFEST SA, it is set to become one of the country’s premier music festivals hosted 8 times a year throughout Africa, where the focus is on showcasing local South African Talent and Social Responsibility.
It is a proudly SA initiative and the concept was founded by Robby Harrison and Eugene Dippenaar. The event where music meets passion was met with the utmost anticipation of some of SA's leading music industry talent.
The goal of STORMFEST is to provide the schools with funds to enable upgrades on computer systems for the learners and to improve the learning and studying environment for the pupils at the schools involved.
Well done to Robby and Eugene for an extremely well executed event, the sound and event production was nothing short of top quality.
A Big Thank you to all our sponsors that helped to make this incredible event possible;
Bene Water, V Energy Drink, PlayStation, Tiger Brands, Marshall Music
To find out more about STORMFEST SA and where you can catch us performing next or if you would like to be involved in our proudly SA initiative for more details go to:
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For any media, press related or general enquiries contact:
Karen Harrison: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
060 739 3245
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076 184 9935
