Almost everyone in the Tiger Tooth Dental Office has and uses social media on their personal cell phones. Doctor Tiger has asked that employees only use their cell phones during breaks, lunch, or in emergencies. Sherlene can’t seem to restrain herself and the cell phone hardly ever leaves her hands. What would you advise Doctor Tiger to do?

How HR professionals can help their organization manage risks. There are risks to people and risks to budget. Some risks can be shifted away from the organization through insurance policies. Others must be managed and minimized. When HR professionals ask to be included in executive-level discussions, explaining how risks have been controlled is one way to gain that inclusion. Real contributions to business goals and financial bottom line will gain attention every time.