To Blog or Not to Blog


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To Blog or Not to Blog

by Mike Donoghue

August 25, 2008


To paraphrase the bard, that is in fact the question. Many people see that using company phones and e-mail for personal business is somewhat discretionary, but it can be a difficult decision for some as to whether or not we should in fact blog, especially since many are “addicted” to its charms.
 
Used properly as a company communication tool, the act of blogging can be very effective. Improper use though can lead to disciplinary action including termination.
 
Level One
There is the first level of decision-making where we decide whether or not it is appropriate to blog during company time (and using company equipment). However, it’s simple to mentally justify the activity if we are doing so in the name of corporate research, problem-solving, keeping in touch with cohorts or industry contacts, or performing similar company-serving goals.



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