Employee Activism: Social Media and Brand Protection
Many brands today are publicly acknowledging and take positions on social issues in ways they never would have a few years ago. And, employees are engaging with their employers over social issues in new ways — from employee walk-outs at large companies to using social media to demand more of their companies and CEOs. CEOs are feeling pressured to take more of a public stance on social issues via social media and many employees are feeling disenfranchised as the result of COVID-19, either because they are working remotely, are on the front lines as essential workers, or have lost their jobs due to the economic impact of the pandemic.