Social Media for the Evolving Assistant

Are you an assistant who rises above the call of duty and incorporates the latest business trends into your daily routine?

If you answered yes, then you are more than likely exploring ways to immerse social media into the office and blend it with the current resources you already have.

Where do you start and how do you successfully launch social media so those in your office will applaud you for your efforts? First become attuned to social media in the workplace and how it impacts daily communication. Then become familiar with effectively managing online engagement and the importance of a social media policy. And if your office does not have a social media policy, then suggest that one be created and adopted by all employees — Coca Cola provides a guide on participating in social media, both personally as well as when you are acting in an official capacity.

For training, resources and more, check out these links:

Hootsuite University

Social Media for Small Business: How its different from how big brands do it

30 Tips for Using Social Media In Your Business

And check out the marketing trends to leverage ways to maximize social media: Social Media Marketing Trends for Small Business

Now that you are armed with the tips and resources, take the plunge and create a communication medium that will provide the office with a channel to in-depth information they can put to practice at work today!