Social media use is a confounding aspect of organisations, aiding interconnection, communication and productivity. Its use has undoubtedly impacted on human resource management and the establishment of harmonious contemporary employment relationships. Its use challenges the traditional boundaries which existed between work and privacy and in doing so seemingly increases organisational power and management control. This book discusses the impact social media has on work; how it is used to stage the organisation, self-identity, power and control using four conceptual themes: Adoption, shaping and staging of social media in organisations; digitised regimes of power, control and surveillance; evolving identity, employee voice and dramaturgical performance online, and employee forms of resistance, sousveillance and social media misbehaviours. These themes are brought to life through the lived experiences and narratives of workers who hold roles in human resources, management, and frontline
