Everyone knows what instant messaging or “IM-ing” is and lots of companies use it in their day-to-day operations when communicating with their fellow employees; however few people realize that even though this may be a more casual approach to communication it still needs to have an overall professional tone and format.
Tips for Employers:
1. Employers should define acceptable behavior and identify prohibited electronic conservations.
2. Employers should reserve the right to review all conservations between all employees.
3. Employers should create an electronic communication policy describing what can and cannot be done and the protocol taken for violations to this policy.
Tips for Employees:
1. Employees should not use instant messaging at the workplace for casual or personal conservations. NO GOSSIPING!
2. Employees need to be careful what they send as well. Pictures and inappropriate text should not be sent. Many employees might see your comments as sexual harassment or feel their are in a hostile work environment.
Instant messaging has proven to be helpful in a business atmosphere. Its quick technology helps many get quick answers to general questions and helps to inquire about current work tasks instead of using face-to-face interaction. By keeping these easy tips in mind both the employer and employees at a business can use instant messaging in an effective manner. Happy “IM-ing”!
Sources:
http://www.boston.com/jobs/nehra/112805.shtml
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/06/080603120251.htm
http://www.johnsimonds.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/dilbert%20video%20conferencing.jpg
haha I loved the cartoon!!
ReplyDeletegreat tips and the cartoon is pretty good
ReplyDeleteNice cartoon to follow with the post
ReplyDeleteThe cartoon was great! Good post! I would pay some attention to your grammar. Other than that, keep up the great work!
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I liked this blog because all too often peope use IM at work the wrong way. They will IM personal friends, engage in gossip, and they get very distracted and don't do as much work. I think all people need to read these tips so they can be professional about internet chat at work!
ReplyDeleteNot sure I got the connection between your telecommunicating graphic and IMing. More voice needed in your posts, Jessica.
ReplyDeleteLove the comic strip. Good idea, very creative. and great resources.
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