Tag Archives: social media inside companies

Improving knowledge transfer on-the-go, while formal workplace training tends to fall short

No surprise, the standard practice of knowledge transfer in many workplaces—formal training and workshops—account for only 10% to 20% of what people learn at work, says Jay Cross, expert on informal learning and systems thinking. In most cases, money and … Continue reading

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Social media inside organizations for engagement—3 benefit measures

An engaged workforce is a happier and more productive workforce, and that positively impacts the bottom line. During the continued rough economic times in 2011, a Gallup study found that firms with engaged workforces have 2.6 times the earnings per … Continue reading

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Social media internally for a new way of thinking

I think the future of workplace dysfunction is grim, and that’s a good thought. I’ve experienced both good and bad workplace situations. The best don’t require extensive management; they have leaders who lead by example and foster creativity, growth, and … Continue reading

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SMEs Embrace the Power of Real-Time Business Collaboration Salesforce Chatter

“Chatter is the magic of Facebook and Twitter brought to the enterprise.” Marc Benioff, CEO, Salesforce Continue reading

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How organizations like Coca Cola are using their social media strategy

Great little blog post by Simply Zesty’s author, Niall Harbison. Reminds readers that the early days of social media at organizations was done pretty much as an ‘on the fly’ process. Seems social initiatives were designed and implemented via the … Continue reading

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The importance of social media policies

Love ’em or hate ’em, policies are important documents necessary for safeguarding the organization internally and externally. Sharing information and knowledge is so vital to today’s worker. However, companies must consider developing and implementing social media policies as the company … Continue reading

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Is your company ready for social business success?

I’d bet, there’s a pretty good chance the answer is ‘yes.’ Companies today no doubt have thousands of employees actively engaged on a personal level via more than one social platform. As your company readies its social media practice internally, … Continue reading

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