S2E52: They decide your pay, promotion and performance: Should your boss be on your socials?

What are the repercussions of adding your boss and colleagues on social media?

In this episode, Kai Wen and Sue-Ann discuss the nuances of adding your colleagues and supervisor on social media. 

While there are benefits to sharing your personal life with them on these platforms, should we also be wary that they might use the information against us? 

Highlights (click/tap above):

0:00 Introduction and personal experiences with bosses on socials

3:00 Power dynamics of social media

6:08 Online public vs private personas

8:56 Are there any pros to adding your boss on social media?

9:58 What do people use social media for?

15:32 Navigating social media boundaries with bosses and colleagues

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Hosts: See Kai Wen ([email protected]) and Sue-Ann Tan ([email protected])

Produced & edited by: Amirul Karim

Executive producer: Elizabeth Law

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