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By Adam Gorley | 2 Minutes Read May 18, 2011

Social networking and Internet abuse in the workplace – Learn the latest

We've written plenty on First Reference Talks about the significant effects—both negative and positive—that online social networking can have on workplaces. Whether its Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, news or entertainment blogs or what-have-you, employees are using social media, and increasingly they're doing it on your time. Employers should be aware of the potential value they can derive from social media, as well as the potential risks.

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