Few things have changed the world in the way that the internet has, and the online world has also created numerous additional tools and resources that have had even more influence on how we work, communicate, and play. One perfect example is social media, and at Technalink we’re fascinated by just how impactful social media can be on your employees, your workplace, and even on yourself.
With that in mind, here’s a breakdown of some of the key ways that social media can work for – or against you.
- Social media can reduce productivity in the workplace when left unchecked. But used properly you can help use it to motivate your team. Link them to inspirational articles or blogs on reducing stress or avoiding conflict to help create a healthier working environment.
- Be sure your team isn’t using social media to sabotage their own relationships. Gossip spreads easily on Facebook and Twitter, and if your employees are friends on social media, you’ll want to try to keep an eye on things to ensure that nothing gets out of hand. Here’s a guide on how to view facebook profile as someone else.
- Social media can make it easier to engage directly with your team and help them know that you care, too. Not only can you take steps like mentioned above to directly link them to new blog posts and articles that can help them, but you can use it to keep them informed about your own in-office efforts. Reminders about upcoming company events, tips for getting more from company yoga sessions, and other similar steps can help you get much more from social media.
Obviously you can use social media to market your company, connect with clients, and much more. But it’s also important that you pay attention to how you can use it to interact with your employees and build up their motivation and engagement with each other. It’s something that you shouldn’t overlook, and when you make social media work for you, the entire company benefits.
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