Your Management Style -Facebook
Came accross a blog post based on a survey that mentions that 30% of 18-24 year olds would consider quitting a job if Facebook access was blocked. Ann’s initial and current reaction is “Grow up Punks”.
In my opinion this survey is an example of a trend that we see time and time again with the adoption of a new technology. We witnessed this with instant messaging, personal calls at work, non-work related conversations, getting up from your desk! and heaven forbid, flexible hours! All these concepts are denied initially, ridiculed, accepted then treated like they were always so.
Facebook has many benefits to organizations, at its basic essence it is just another means of communication. The majority just do not realize this yet. Facebook could:
- Increased collaboration internally
- Stimulation of Discussion
- Hyper communicating with friends to avoid personal calls
- Connecting with others in the industry for opportunities
- Increase Employee Satisfaction
Lets not forget: Those 18-24 year olds are the future of business. The trend will continue to grow exponentially with those who have grown up with social networks (the under 18’s).
Tags: facebook, Survey
