No Bitching about Company, Colleagues on Facebook!

Half of the time including our seniors are on FB while in office. I think it will be very difficult for employees if such a ban is enforced in every 2nd company.

If you guys think this is new one. The rule was enforced long ago. 2 years ago these kinda restriction were put. Now itz taking a policy form. Even I dont like this policy but "whining about oder is sick". If you are angry on company or colleague then voice it in team meets rather than social networks.

Its better ban social network in india. CIA is working behind that. The protocols has spider program, which collect all sensitive information.

With Regards to company confidential data, you have the non-disclosure agreement that you sign for the company you work (or client you work with). If anyone is found to be guilty of sharing information which violates this, sure there is already a legal document to take action against him/her. However, expressing views about how you feel the company is treating you outside of the 9.15hrs is freedom of expression and the employees should chellange this in court. Thanks for Techtree for sharing this. I believe the HRD of the company needs to get their heads together and think what is one achieveing out of this. I am sure other companies would be wise enough to understand that this will only frustrate am employee and not choose to adopt it.

If ever a company restricts its employees, then that itself is evidence enough that it isn't an ethical company at all. Moreover, an employee would certainly not complain about his company/boss if he was treated respectfully. It is a known fact that companies like in4sis are known for treating their employees like trash. May be it is in the nature of a Kannadiga to do so.

its futile to do such things as this just shows how poorly maintained the employees are

This is simply disobeying the constitution acts :"Right to information" and "Right to speak". exploitation of the Freedon will never been accepted in India before, never it will be accepted this time. Ideas and Thoughts of a particular can never be restricted in a Democratic nation.

Why you employees of Infosys, rise against this ANTI EMPLOYEE rules and regulations, why regulations are only for employees what to speak in public about companies treatment to their employees, why is it not appled to top mgmt of the company who speak in public and make false comments in public that their HR policies are best, they make false comments that we have not sacked employees. I think its just snatching basic rights of Infosys employees, this is the way how modern world employees unite and resist i nhuman and unfair practice used by employers.

I would not allow my company to stop my free will on - writing about colleagues and seniors without mentioning my company name. It might help others (friends on these social network sites) to face a situation if it happens to them. They'll be ready to plan their action as it would be premeditated situation. This helps maintain better rappo. Ofcourse Company's data should not be leaked in any forms/formats/media unless said by company.

IT companies seldom crack jokes. INFOSYS proved it otherwise, this should be considered the HEARTIEST COMEDY OF YEAR !!!.. They are trying to be more creative by moving back to CAVE age. There is a common truth related to teacher-student relationship, If the student sleeps in a class, its the fault of the teacher.. and its teacher's duty to make him listen with care and without force. Shame on you INFOSYS !!!.. Wake up .. Listen to your employees.. Make them feel good, rather than forcing them to 'smile' !!

Being a responsible citizen, you have all the rights to tell it, but in the right forum.. Public forums should be used for bettre purposes than venting out anger on the higher management..

Ya I'll mind it. Bcoz Its not the way that a person working in a company can be snatched with its freedom. No one has the right to do so. don't know what Infy or any other company for that matter is upto. 1st they banned their employees from using mobile phones. Then they banned instant messaging. Then they banned access to social networking sites and personal emails. Now they are coming onto deciding as to what their employees need to do in the privacy at home. So much for profit. Sick losers! Will they in future decide on which brand of condoms we need to use while having sex?

First of all,these social networking sites are a complete waste of time and are useless and finally they bring uninvited troubles.There are many companies who do not let their employees access social networking websites or personal emails;it's not just Infy.In a way it is good because otherwise people would spend their time updating their status and chatting with friends most of the times.On the other hand,if people have so much problem with their company they should leave the job and get a new one.Whining about it on their social networking sites does not seem to be ethical or sensible at all.If they have to discuss such stuff,they should get a good friend who can listen their problems and share their grievances with them.

I would like to request "TECHTREE" to submit these lovely comments to a Big Loser IT giant company INFOSYS. so could come to know what the hell they are doing !!!

While I agree that Company information is at risk on these social networking sites, the companies themselves have no right to restrict what you write or post in your free time. where is the freedom of speech?

What is confidential company data ? And why it should be confidential ?

Everybody has freedom to write & express their opinions. Only confidential information should not be revealed. Discussing other items on social network is not an offense

I dare Infy to set up an office in the US & UK and try out such lousy acts. This is one of the most atrocious things ever. They are no one to stop people from posting their thoughts.

Infy is one loser company! If it does not have anything bad about its managers, why would employees spread it. Instead of being ashamed of its faults it is trying to now usurp the freedom of expression of employees. Loser Infosys Loser!!!

The fact that there is a policy indicates that there has been incidents of so called "bitching" about the company and colleagues. There is a thick line between freedom and corporate policy, I guess this policy is making is obscure. Also the fact that what employees do in the personal time is none of company's business. Also I read about a comment from a reader about ex-employees, what about them. This is a long and tiring topic...

why is info so why to see its employee feedback in public? what is there to hide so much?

Employees should not use company-provided resources that the company pays for and time that the employee is paid for to engage in non-work activities during working hours. Some companies provide employees time within work hours for exploring employee self-development/creativity/research, which, the company would generally state clearly as a policy. However, employees are bound by contractual agreements with the employer. An employer has no right to infringe on an employee’s right to do whatever he/she wants to do on their own time using the employee’s own resources. Nevertheless, actions have consequences and most employers these days keep tabs on what information goes out where and via whom. Some do it silently, whereas others clearly state it as a policy. Clearly, work and personal matters must be kept separate.

Infy is right to introduce this policy. You cant have people talking about company confidential matter on Social Media for all to see. Bitching about your colleagues/company hurts trust between the bitcher and the bitchees (pls add word to Oxford dictionary). For similar reasons Obama fired McChrystal

Although I am not from Karnataka I find the anti Kannadiga Comments very mean and unworthy. Let's pray the writer comes tounderstand Karnatakas great contribution to the people of the Country. Re the original issue I think the company is Well within its rights to restrict discussion of confidential Info and derogatory posts on social sites as unlike mails theyare Accessible to a larger circle of contacts.

:) companies are trying to solve the wrong problem. Freedom, if anything, earns the company more respect. Why not get the act together and address employee concerns.

What about the Ex employees? How are they planning to tackle thier ire?

Thts a clear indication tht Infosys is in trouble and they are makin it worse by launching all these policies... I don't understnd why dnt they take some action to improve those areas wat people are wrting abt them.. Just wanna say one thng, in last 10 year wrk culture has changed drastically and every action watever they tak is nt internal nymore.. its open... so be nice and do somethng wher employee will get tht confidence bck in the organization whch they had 3-4 years back.

Why would employees write about their bosses and work on social media sites. I think these sites are a waste of time. In fact in creates more problems to individuals. Making unnecessary comments about other people on such sites do creating problems.

I don't know what Infy or any other company for that matter is upto. First they banned their employees from using mobile phones. Then they banned instant messaging. Then they banned access to social networking sites and personal emails. Now they are coming onto deciding as to what their employees need to do in the privacy at home. So much for profit. Sick losers! Will they in future decide on which brand of condoms we need to use while having sex?

First of all my opinion about this rule is that its absolutely unruly. No employer can interfere into the personal life of its employees. The think an employer can do is restrict all these sites access in their office but they cannot curb into the rights of a individual. But a point that an individual should note in this respect is that he/she should not do such activity that destroys the image of the 0rganisation. So I would like to conclude by sayin that an employee should pay respect to the organization by not disclosing confidential matters and in turn the employer should give respect to its employees privacy.

I think posting confidential company information on social networking sites definitely is punishable. However, personal remarks/'venting the ire' must be left to the individuals in question. Do you expect managers and HR to track people's fb and other sites also ? Thats too much intrusion into an individual's privacy. Firing an individual on FB is sickening to even hear !

Infy is the king of doing non-sense stuff... Grow up Infy. If your employees are happy they woundnt have criticized you in social networking sites...

The companies doesnt want the truth to come out. :) Already infosys attrition is an all time high at 15%