Whatsapp Web (Wapp Webb – Whatsapp -Whathsapp – What Sap), what is it?

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Wapp Webb - Whatsapp -Whathsapp - What Sap), what is it?

Whatsapp Web (shortly Wapp Webb, Whatsapp, Whatsapp, Whatsapp) is a messaging program that allows you to use the same functions as a mobile operator, even on a PC or Mac.

Click here to access the official site from which you can download the application.

The user can register himself using a mobile phone number and access the mobile application as well as the application on a personal computer.

The program allows you to send text messages, voice messages, images and files.

The service is encrypted and access is guaranteed only after identification of the device (often performed automatically).

Due to its widespread use and guarantee of the secrecy of communication, it has become a communication method that is also used in the working context to communicate with colleagues or superiors.

Whatsapp Web (Wapp Webb), at the workplace, opportunities, risks and useful tips

Whatsapp Web (Wapp Webb - Whatsapp -Whathsapp - What Sap), benefits of using at work.

The advantages of Whatsapp are the ability to coordinate communication both from the office and from a mobile phone in one program: the ability to record from the keyboard and send files allows the program to replace e-mail, but at the same time allows instant messaging.

This makes it an effective tool for creating team communication groups in the workplace for planning work activities or for providing group work instructions to a team.

Whatsapp improves free communication between colleagues, and is often used for team building

Whatsapp Web (Wapp Webb - Whatsapp -Whathsapp - What Sap), risks of use at work.

The risks of using Whatsapp in the workplace are mainly related to the difficulties in separating work and personal aspects.

The use of a working communication tool, which guarantees almost constant availability, makes it difficult for an employee to interrupt activities and prevents the restoration of psychophysical energies.

Syndromes of emotional burnout are increasing dramatically thanks to digital tools.

In addition, it should be noted that WhatsApp messages are accessed through a mobile phone number, which is personal for most employees.

This creates confusion between sending personal messages and work messages: two types of messages are sent in the same way without distinction.

The normative regulation of personal and work communication is different, for example, the prohibition by the employer to use  personal communication in the workplace in case of disciplinary disagreement.

Whatsapp Web (Wapp Webb - Whatsapp -Whathsapp - What Sap), Useful Tips.

First of all, you need to distinguish between personal and work aspects, even if you need to take some precautions.

In general, it is better not to use personal communication tools at the workplace (personal mobile phone number, personal email address, etc.). WhatsApp is no exception.

If an employer asks for a WhatsApp contact for business purposes, it may be useful to create a separate contact with a business phone number different from the personal one.

If you do not want  constantly receive messages from your employer or colleagues, indicate in them the time when your business contact on Whatsapp will be active.

It is useful to indicate that an employee is not required to be available outside of office hours, unless this is expressly provided in a collective agreement or an individual agreement.

A second helpful tip is as follows. When it becomes necessary to install Whatsapp (Mobile or Webb) on a company’s device, make sure that the device policy, first of all, allows you to install the program and guarantees that the employer is completely inaccessible to your communication.

In general, in any case, for your privacy, this is a serious risk of installing Whatsapp on a corporate device and connecting it to a personal contact.

The abuses that can be committed are numerous and difficult to defend in the courts.

In the hope that these tips were helpful, I invite you to contact Bonato Law Firm for any further clarification.

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