(Just not while on the clock.) Disclaimer: This post is for educational purposes. Your employment contract overrides any advice here.
Most bosses will say "Use your phone." That is a win.
How to Unblock Facebook at Work (Without Getting Fired) Reading time: 4 minutes
Whether your IT department uses a firewall, a proxy, or a DNS filter, getting locked out of social media is frustrating. But before you give up, let’s look at the smart ways to unblock Facebook at work, and more importantly, how to do it without a visit from HR. Don’t break the law. If you work in finance, healthcare, or government, bypassing security filters might violate compliance laws (HIPAA, FINRA, etc.). Always check your employee handbook first. If it says "zero tolerance," stop reading.
We all know the feeling. You need to check a quick Facebook message from a client, grab a photo for a work presentation, or just take a two-minute mental break. But when you type facebook.com —
(Just not while on the clock.) Disclaimer: This post is for educational purposes. Your employment contract overrides any advice here.
Most bosses will say "Use your phone." That is a win.
How to Unblock Facebook at Work (Without Getting Fired) Reading time: 4 minutes
Whether your IT department uses a firewall, a proxy, or a DNS filter, getting locked out of social media is frustrating. But before you give up, let’s look at the smart ways to unblock Facebook at work, and more importantly, how to do it without a visit from HR. Don’t break the law. If you work in finance, healthcare, or government, bypassing security filters might violate compliance laws (HIPAA, FINRA, etc.). Always check your employee handbook first. If it says "zero tolerance," stop reading.
We all know the feeling. You need to check a quick Facebook message from a client, grab a photo for a work presentation, or just take a two-minute mental break. But when you type facebook.com —
