My post – ‘Internal Social Networks – Are They a Waste of Time?’ received a lot of attention when I polled people on Linkedin. Some recommended using Facebook and other external channels rather than compete against them. Others felt employees needed to be given more accountability. A few were divided about the viability of internal […]
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Balancing An Organization’s Oversight and Staffs' Personal Conduct
When and how must organizations intervene on personal matters that concern their staff? What if the issue is national and international news? How can internal communications help overcome unanswered questions? The recent jailing of an Indian couple in Norway has opened up questions about ‘personal conduct’ and an organization’s oversight on their staffs’ personal lives. […]
Social Media in India and Implications for Internal Communications
I am writing to share my article – Social Media Take Shape in India published in the November-December 2011 edition of Communication World (CW), the magazine of the International Association of Business Communicators devoted exclusively to communication management. You can download the entire copy here: CW_NovDec2011_AP_SocialMediaIndia. Published bimonthly, CW covers the latest in communication research, […]
Does Culture play a role in Social Media adoption in India Internal Communications?
We are in the midst of unprecedented opportunities in social media and India is just about getting started. As communicators and professionals putting plans and initiatives in place for engaging employees the options are more than one could ask for. But then why is social media not making enough inroads when it comes to internal […]