LOSS CONTROL MODEL PROGRAM
Model Social Media Guidelines
This model is intended to be edited to meet your specific needs. The guidelines that
you may develop for your organization should be reviewed and approved by your
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The internet provides unique opportunities to participate in interactive discussions and
share information on particular topics through a wide variety of social media, such as
Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, or other social networks, blogs, communities, forums, personal sites and web bulletins etc. Employees should be aware that they are held personally accountable for all content they post on social media, including indirect/
nonverbal expression (for example, “liking” a Facebook post). The use of social media should never violate company policies pertaining to Ethics, Use of the Internet, Privacy/Confidential Information, and Harassment.
Inappropriate posts towards the company, employees, vendors, customers, or any
entity that has a relationship with [INSERT COMPANY NAME] will not be tolerated. This
includes but is not limited to content that is discriminatory, offensive, harassing, threatening or unlawful (including, but not limited to, ethnic slurs, sexist comments, profanity, abusive language or obscenity). Employees should not publish any confidential
information or discuss internal business strategies. Confidential information includes all
private information such as trade secrets, intellectual property, or other proprietary,
commercial or financial information; personal information, such as medical, health,
financial or other personally identifiable information of the Company’s employees,
clients or third party vendors; the confidential or proprietary information of clients or
third party vendors; messages from our [INSERT COMPANY POSITIONS or Senior Management]; or information available from other sources. Any photos or posts created
while at work or at a Company-sponsored event should not contain information
about the Company, its vendors, clients or affiliates.
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Unless authorized to do so, employees cannot speak on behalf of the Company. If an
employee that is not authorized to speak on behalf of the Company chooses to
comment about the Company or its affiliates, they must first explicitly state that their
views reflect their own opinion and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Company. When using social media, always write in the first person and use your personal
e-mail address.
The online activities of our employees should not interfere with their job performance.
Employees are reminded that internet access from the Company’s onsite or offsite
facilities has been made available for business-related purposes only, and is not intended for any personal use.
An employee who chooses to post inappropriate or unauthorized content may be
subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination. If you have any questions about whether a particular post or upload might violate these Social Media
Guidelines, please contact [ INSERT NAME OR DEPARTMENT] before making the communication.
Remember, Everest Loss Control offers services to help you in your loss prevention efforts. If you would
like more information about these services, visit our web site at www.everestregroup.com.
Loss Control is a daily responsibility of your individual management. This publication is not a substitute for your own loss control
program. The information that is provided in this Alert should not be considered as all encompassing, or suitable for all situations,
conditions, or environments. Each organization is responsible for implementing their safety/injury/illness prevention program and
should consult with legal, medical, technical, or other advisors as to the suitability of using the information contained in this
Alert. The information contained in this publication is intended for general informational purposes only and is not intended to
constitute legal advice or opinions. You should contact an attorney if you need legal advice and/or you have any questions
concerning your obligations under any law, statute and/or code identified in this publication.
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CONTACT US
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P.O. Box 830
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Everest focuses on specialty property and casualty insurance business and is licensed to conduct business in all 50
states, including the District of Columbia. Everest is rated
A+ XV (Superior) by A.M. Best. To learn more about Everest, visit our website at: www.everestregroup.com
Model Social Media Guidelines
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Loss Control Department
Phone: 908-604-3000
Fax: 908-604-3526
E-mail: [email protected]