Workplace

Is the boss on your Twitter trail?

Is the boss on your Twitter trail?

Employers are starting to get “Twitter jitters,” said Matthew Hall in The San Diego Union-Tribune. Faced with the possibility of lawsuits, security breaches, and ruined reputations, many organizations are drafting guidelines for what employees can and cannot “tweet” about on the popular social-networking site. It’s a touchy subject. In the right hands, Twitter can be a powerful marketing tool. In the wrong hands—well, a lot of damage can be done in 140 words or less.

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