“Thinking is the hardest work there is, which is probably the reason so few engage in it” – Henry Ford When it comes to social media this quote by Henry Ford could not be more appropriate. Thinking before you post is so important whether for individuals or business. Does your business use social media? For […]
As social media continues to grow, it is becoming more entrenched in the workplace. With these developing communications channels and the extensive usage of mobile technology, there is a new generation of workers who communicate differently presenting employers with new challenges. Although, social media presents a number of opportunities to connect both internally and externally, […]
Regardless of what type of organisation you are or how large or small the business is, it is essential to protect your business from social media risks. Businesses have always had to content with a variety of risks. With the progression of technology social media is another impact to add to the list that needs […]
When used effectively social media can provide business with the opportunity to enhance its communications both external and internal, as well as assist with management of business brand and reputation. However, by its very nature social media creates many difficulties in the workplace. Its ‘one to many’ and ‘many to many’ structure combined with its […]
It is becoming increasingly common practice in the US for employers to monitor or audit the social media platforms of potential hires. In the US, a number of states have recently been passing laws to prohibit employers from obtaining the passwords of social media accounts of a job applicant. This has yet to become common […]
Social media is rapidly growing and with it comes endless opportunities and many advantages for business. However, with hand held devices increasing and social media sites embedded in its usage comes a blurring of the lines between professional and private space. Bearing this is mind employers cannot ignore social media as it is here to […]
In this day and age of social media, many organisations encourage their employees to set up social media accounts with personal elements built in. Particularly for those employees who work in marketing or PR, this can be part of their job to build up a presence on Twitter or Facebook and develop their LinkedIn contacts. […]
As social media continues to develop, statistics in Australia shows all platforms use is increasing. This usage challenges workplaces as it brings to the fore the blurring of the lines between personal and professional communication. Arguably what you do in your personal life is no longer private, what you do in your professional life is […]
Social media has bought a variety of benefits to the workplace, however with it also comes perhaps an unwelcome distraction for employees. If used effectively social media can provide business with the opportunity to enhance its communications both external and internal as well assist with management of business brand and reputation. However, by its very […]
As social media usage continues to grow the privacy debate becomes more intense. The more we interact on social media, the more information we relinquish and the more we diminish our privacy. It is a user driven collapse that shows no bounds exposing individuals to a number of issues including: identify theft hacking of personal […]
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