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Employers should encourage use of Facebook and Twitter By david_IT_thomas and thomaspower

Employers Gauge Own Eyes to Avoid Social Media By daynamarcum

Mar 11, 2009

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Source: PersonnelToday.com - All HR news stories

Mar 10, 2009

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'Old-fashioned' employers are failing to support staff to use new technologies like Twitter or Facebook to communicate with peers, a survey has warned.

A report by broadband provider BT Business found that one in six of employees aged between 18 and 24, and 10% of those aged 25 or over, relied on social networking sites to create and develop work-related relationships.

But 42% of the 3,600 employees surveyed said their organisation provided no guidelines or training to help them effectively use these tools, and many companies continue to restrict access to social networking sites to prevent personal use.

Comments (8)

Car Accident Advice,

Mar 10, 2009

..yes but it needs to be used responsibly, Judith - see thread on http://buzzable.com/RoadUsers

Adelinejoie,

Mar 10, 2009

I totally agree, and these employers should be taught that the use of blogging/social networking sites are as important and time-consuming as other marketing tools, if use in that area. I can't stand it when those people relate internet marketing to something we can do in 10 mins or on our own free time.

Tweric,

Mar 10, 2009

@RecoveryFirst I prefer not to comment lest my posts be used against me in a court of law.

Also - love your profile quote...5 years ago I had no kids. Today, there are 4 -- ages 5, 3, and 1. There are two aged 1. Twin boys. If I had a 5-year plan, it didn't happen! ;-)

Judithgermain,

Mar 10, 2009

@RecoveryFirst employer's still have much to learn on this front http://bit.ly/VLMlo but the rewards can be great

Ianrmcallister,

Mar 10, 2009

How does the average employer differentiate between: (1) appropriate and inappropriate internet use, (2) controlling when it is used to ensure the job is done? This has "nightmare resulting in legal suit" written all over it. Like the idea, just don't think in practical implementation it would work

Miketempleton,

Mar 11, 2009

As long as employers set up guidelines for when and how these technologies and websites should be used, it shouldn't be any different than just having access to the internet. The fact of the matter is that the younger generation of workers uses these tools daily and employers need to find ways to adapt.

Rockershifi,

Mar 12, 2009

Really its a question of not allowing it to interfere with work but to aid the process of networking and understanding.

Davidpetherick,

Mar 12, 2009

Some organisations are slow.

I wrote in - good grief- is it that long ago - AUGUST 2007 that employers should "pay their people to throw sheeps on facebook". Just for kicks - here's the title:- "Why you should pay your people to waste their time on Facebook"

And here's the link. http://digitalbiographer.com/2007/08/25/digital-biographer-says-pay-your-people-to-waste-time-on-facebook/

Now, I'd like to see that survey in detail.