Recently I was interviewed by the lovely Mireille Ryan, CEO of the Social Media Marketing Institute about social media in the workplace. It was great to chat to Mireille for a number of reasons but for me two aspects of our conversation stood out. First it was amazing that Mireille interviewed me through Facebook Live […]
Recently, I spoke at a conference about using social media for attracting and retaining employees. I challenged the audience to question how they were currently communicating and to consider how social media could support them to do this better. Social media is a powerful tool for a number of reasons and the statistics are extensive. […]
I am not one to make announcements preferring to let my actions speak for me pretty much most of the time. However, it has been a huge year and it is just about to get more exciting. 2016 has been an extraordinary and busy year so far with many new and exciting projects, clients and […]
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 […]
As an employer, how prepared are you to deal with the difficulties and complexities of social media? Social media is becoming increasingly popular in the business world as businesses look for new opportunities to connect, publicise their message and promote their brand. As the usage of hand held devices grows, immediate responses become more important […]
It seems obvious to say that our personal life should be separate from our professional life. However, the recent example of SBS presenter Scott McIntyre’s sacking over “inappropriate and disrespectful” ANZAC tweets demonstrates how social media blurs our lives. Although Hugh Riminton of Channel 10 defended McIntyre’s right to free speech though not the comments, […]
Social media continues to be the latest ‘buzz’ word as more and more businesses get on board. With a lack of understanding still a key issue, many businesses still consider social media to be a ‘one fits all’ approach. When auditing client’s social media one of the most common comments I get is “so and […]
This article was originally published in Social Biz Magazine. Social media is shifting the communication game. Organisations large or small are starting to understand the value social media brings to communication with clients, stakeholders and employees. How organisations utilise social media channels largely depends on how it is perceived internally. One of the biggest obstacles […]
Social media is an intense issue in most organisations around the world. Few businesses remain untouched by social media whether they use it or not. This has created a quandary for leaders in that the potential of social media appears extensive; however, the risks and impacts cause nervousness. Part of this inconsistency is that social […]
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 […]
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