Team Member Handbook

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Social Networking Policy Introduction The social networking policy applies to all Mitchells & Butlers employees.

The company recognises that many employees participate in social networking on sites such as Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin and Youtube. The company respects an employee’s right to a private life, however the company must also ensure that confidentiality, its reputation and working relationships are protected. It therefore requires employees using social networking and video sharing websites to adhere to certain principles for both company and personal sites. Principles • Employees must not comment on any of the company brand Facebook pages or other social networking sites as this is a forum intended for customers to interact. Employees are welcome to look and view feedback from customers but it is important to leave commenting to the brand page admin teams. • Employees should refrain from identifying themselves as working for the company. • Employees should ensure that they do not conduct themselves in a way that is detrimental to the company or to the brand. • Employees should take care not to allow their interaction on social networking sites to damage working relationships between other employees and customers of the company. Bullying, harassment or causing offence through social networking sites is viewed most seriously and will not be tolerated. Consequences of inappropriate use of social networking sites Any involvement in web-based social networking and video sharing internet sites for whatever reason, which has the effect of bringing the company into disrepute, exposing it to potential claims or liabilities and/or has the effect of damaging working relationships between fellow employees or customers may be deemed as gross misconduct and result in disciplinary action being taken which may result in dismissal from the company.

The company’s Diversity and Equal Opportunities policy and the IT Code of Practice also apply to social networking and must be complied with in conjunction with this policy.

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