The use of social media has increased over the years and usually takes place while being in the workplace People now comment share like and tweet every aspect of their lives on social media According to Polk Lepson Research Group 2013 IT abuses have increased over the past five years among new college graduates Major Findings A growing concern for employers is how to manage their employees social media use and its potential impact on their brand This brings to light the need for all companies to have their own social media policy or process in place The enormous growth and accessibility of social media are the primary causes attributed to the emerging issue of social network vs company rights Social media is used to share information and facilitate communication both internally and externally Additionally collaborative technologies are effective channels for teamwork understanding and building relationships Organizations that utilize social media need to constantly assess the benefits and manage potential risks Benefits include open communication professional networking access to a broader audience and fostering diversity and inclusion Risks include lower employee productivity compromised network and data security and a variety of legal issues