RICS: Avoiding the Dangers of Social Media Misuse with Squire Patton Boggs’ James Pike & RICS’ Emma Dowd #65

Social media has enabled everybody to publicise views and opinions on a stage that wouldn’t otherwise be possible, a wonderful tool with potentially harmful consequences for businesses if misused.

To help navigate the complexities of how to react when a professional uses their freedom of expression in a way which endangers their firm’s reputation, we hear from RICS Technical Specialist Emma Dowd and Employment Lawyer at Squire Patton Boggs in this episode of The RICS Podcast.

We delve into RICS social media guidance, protected beliefs, how to approach professionals about their potential use/misuse of social media, and more.

This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:

• How a regulator and employer should approach social media posting within disputes
• Where to identify the line when considering freedom of expression and manifesting one’s beliefs publicly
• RICS’ new guidance on social media usage
• Best advice for firms on avoiding difficult scenarios surrounding freedom of expression on social media