A new report on social networking traffic patterns in organizations across the globe reveals that while use of social networks at work is way up, it still accounts for only a miniscule percentage of bandwidth. Threats to data security may be the bigger issue. Read More »
Collaboration
As work media — social media tools designed to get work done — become more ubiquitous, futurist Stowe Boyd sees an even greater need for well-defined standards that would help companies transport their data out of the current silos. Read More »
What would work be like if our colleagues just knew what we were working on? Peers could better coordinate, and managers could more easily allocate resources. DoubleDutch HYVE takes us one step closer, automatically letting colleagues know what we’re doing, for whom, and where. Read More »
The key to remaining productive is to not let the many distractions in your work day sidetrack you from your primary job. Here are a few tips for taking charge of your day and kicking a few of the most common distractions to the curb. Read More »
If you’re struggling to keep up with a noisy Twitter stream, you should check out Twimbow. It’s a free online Twitter client, now out of private beta, that can help to keep your stream organized by color-coding and filtering tweets. Read More »
Like it or not, these days, if you’re in public, you’d better be comfortable with anything you do being captured and possibly even posted online. I thought I’d provide some tips from the PR industry to help you feel better prepared for those impromptu publicity events. Read More »
In the desire to be perceived as thought leaders, many businesses are focusing on a curatorial approach to their social media presences. But if you work in a creative team, an approach to social media that leverages your creativity can deliver benefits far beyond brand-customer engagement. Read More »
Clearvale is a cloud-based, Software-as-a-Service, enterprise solution for Social Customer Relationship Management (Social CRM) that includes interconnected internal and external social networks, which allow customers and employees to collaborate and communicate directly, for customer support, idea management, and other customer engagement needs. Read More »
SocialBase “is a team collaboration, tools integration and task management system [for] your social media workflow” from oneforty, the company that started as a Twitter app store in 2009 and expanded into a buyer’s guide to social media consultants and software earlier this year. Read More »
Technology is rapidly changing and is quickly becoming a more social and integrated part of our lives. With ever-evolving devices, social networks, and online video capabilities, we’re increasingly moving toward an “always on” existence, which has implications for our privacy and our professional lives. Read More »
The IPO of LinkedIn is probably the most significant web stock issue since Google, so I wanted to take a moment to reflect on LinkedIn’s impact on the world of work. LinkedIn’s “digital resume” has become an important tool for connecting job seekers and employers Read More »
Keeping up with Twitter, Facebook and all the posts and comments written about your company can be overwhelming. Postling is a centralized dashboard for organizing, managing and tracking all your social media efforts, so that you can engage with your entire online community from one location. Read More »
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