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Social networking huge job-search tool
In an ever-tightening job market job seekers are turning to social networking sites in a bold attempt to find work.
One reason for the growing number of users on social networking sites is due to the increased use by business professionals.
The most rapidly growing age-group to use Facebook is the 35-and-overs according to an employment authority.
But it's not just job seekers taking advantage of social networking sites. A recent survey by Jobsite found that 80 per cent of employers are...
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Public sector still closed to social media
The public sector needs to exploit social networking as no-one 'can afford to ignore the potential' according to a new report.
The Society of Information Technology Management (Socitm) says its findings show that most ICT managers in the public sector restrict or even block social networks.
By doing this they're taking the wrong attitude to something that could improve the company.
The report has revealed that 90 per cent of public sector bodies restrict social networking in some way,...
Related topics : public sector social media / social media management services / social media engagement / social media report / social media management company
IT firms need to close social media black hole
IT companies need to tighten their acceptable usage policies according to consultancy firm, Morse.
Its new findings show that social networking in office hours could be costing UK firms over £1.3bn a year in lost productivity.
57 per cent of the 1,400 polled say they use social media during the working day. Although this can be good for business, employers don't seem to realise workers are using the sites for personal reasons says a Morse consultant.
Philip Wicks says companies need to...
Related topics : company social media policy / social media firm / business use of social networking sites
Social Networking & Web 2.0 within the Enterprise - 1
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