That HR Podcast episode 6: Can work and social media ever mix?

It's seemingly impossible for employers to avoid the likes of Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat infiltrating their walls – but can they ever learn to accept it? Plus we meet the RAF's operational HR director, and agony uncle Tim Pointer helps out another listener

by PM Editorial 17 September 2018

As Donald Trump live tweets his presidency and Elon Musk uses his channels to voice some less-than-favourable opinions, our expert panel asks: what are the rules for having a good relationship with social media at work?

Plus, Lauren meets an HR director taking the profession to new heights; and agony uncle Tim Pointer returns with another listener query.

Join People Management staff writers Emily Burt and Lauren Brown on the podcast that takes the pulse of HR – and don't forget to give us your feedback by tweeting us at @peoplemgt or email pmeditorial@haymarket.com.

Thank you to our guests from this episode:

Michelle Carvill, social media expert and author of Get Social
Sarah Ozanne, employment lawyer at Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang LLP
Wng Cmdr Steve Parkes, the Royal Air Force's operational HR director
Tim Pointer, founder of Starboard Thinking