Why Social Media Use at Work Is Increasing and How to Make it a Good Thing

Social media use at work is a given when it’s part of your job, but here’s why the rest of your company should also have permission to use social media on the clock.

In the early days of social media, you wouldn’t dream of signing into Myspace or Friendster at work. Those sites were thought of as strictly entertainment, and not appropriate for workday access.

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5 Fun Church Event Ideas That Foster Youth Fellowship

These church event ideas are sure to create a sense of friendship and belonging

Think about the last time you went to a social gathering or networking event. Was it fun, engaging, and did you feel encouraged to stay and be part of the group? Or did you feel like you were ready to leave as soon as you could gracefully exit? Certainly, you’ve experienced both of these feelings at some point. And that’s precisely what the youth in your church are experiencing at every church event. Ideas around creating a welcoming and exciting environment aren’t just for the secular world. If your church youth group isn’t appealing to the young people, your ministry is at risk of losing the next generation.

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3 Examples of Employers Using Social Media for Hiring

The best employers using social media for hiring know they need to stand out. Here’s what they’re doing.

Before you post your next “Help Wanted” ad, go look for a job on your favorite networking and social media sites. What do you find? As an example, if you want a career as a human resources manager in Santa Fe, New Mexico, one site seems to think you could also work as an assistant principal at a virtual public school, or as a general manager for a donut shop. Another job listing site doesn’t seem to know the difference between a human resource manager, a recruiter, and an office assistant. Another has over 600 listings, some of which are for a bilingual healthcare insurance agent. Wow! Good luck getting your job posting to stand out.

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