The use of Social Networks in the Workplace

Organisations need to consider the use of social networks as their communication tools

 



Picture obove: An employer teaching the employees regarding the use of

                          social networks.source:www.socialmediawork.com



In today's world it is really impotant for companies to adapt the use of social networks as their communication tools. Contemporary companies are adopting the use of social networks as their communication tools to communicate with their stakeholders. Organizations that haven't adopted such tools are now in the minority "One of the reasons why employers and workers are using social networks in the workplace is, in large part, because these channels are increasingly becoming a routine part of how work gets done. There are many advantages to being socially "connected" in the workplace.

Well-connected employees are more productive and social networks can help to increase the productivity by which they connect and collaborate. Being connected and collaborating with stakeholders can be done through the use of social networks by communicating with them. Organisations  use social networks to keep up their stakeholders with company events, recruit talent and gain a deeper understanding of their stakeholders. This shows that social networks are very important to be considered in every organisation because a company can improve  its communication effectiveness through the use of social networks. It is also important for companies to teach their employees regarding the use of social networks. Teaching employees regarding the use of social networks is the duty of Public Relations practitioner.read more

Why using Social Networks ineffectively?

Effective use of Social Networking tools.

Social Networking

Social Networks are the contemporary communication tools used by many people in the world who wish to deliver their messages across. Delivering your message through social networks is faster and you can reach multitude of recipients at the same time.  Social Networking tools keep us in touch with many people around the world because we can share whatever  we want to share with them but it is very effective for every user of social networks to use them effectively.

Using social networks inappropriately could threaten your reputation. Don't forget that whatever you post on social networks it will be delivered to many people around the world and it also representing your reputation. If you are using social networks negatively you will be considered inappropriate and unethical and this will create a bad reputation about yourself. In order to use social networks effectively there are some guidelines that you need to bear in mind by considering the following:

• Respect Others
• Do No Harm
• Maintain Privacy
• Maintain Confidentiality
• Think Before You Post
• Be a Valued Member
• Be Accurate

These guidelines are very impotant to be considered when using social networks. If you can use social networks effectively you will be considered as appropriate and ethical and also your reputation will be protected against any threats. My question why people using social networks inappropriately?.

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WHY DATING ON SOCIAL NETWORKS?

The effect of dating on social networks



Picture above:These are the people who are dating on

                         social networking sites.source:www.google.com

The emergence of social networks has changed the way we communicate with one another. Dating on social networks may be one of the fastest growing social interactions of the 21st century. People are now using social networks as their advantage to find their love partners.Dating on social networks has become popular worldwide where we see many people dating on line, and it is important for people to be aware of the possible consequences of dating on social networking sites .Some people are dating on social networks with people who are far away fr they are able to chart with one another due to the power of social networks.

There are many consequences regarding dating on social networks that many people are not aware of them. The limitations of dating on social networks are a lot better than you may think but those consequences doesn’t mean that they occur for everyone but happen to those who are not aware of them. There are limitations regarding dating on social networks which are the following:

·          Meeting a dishonest person who created a false profile with beautiful pictures in order to attract you.

·         Relationships breakdown because some partners are cheating each other by dating on social networks

·         You may be fooled by people telling you that they love you while they are not

·         Crime related matters including theft, rape and death where some people are the victims

What is interesting about social networks is that you can chart with a person from a different part of the world whom you don’t know . If you are dating on social networks you need to be aware of possible consequences because if you are not aware you will end up being a victim.read more

SOCIAL NETWORKS HELP THE MUSICIANS

The significance of using social networks by musicians  

 

 

Picture above: Popular kind of social networks   that are used

                          by musicians. source from :www.google.com


The communication between musicians and their fans has changed due to the power of social networks. The power of social networks in the music industries help the musicians to communicate with their fans. Communication in the music industries has improved due to the power of using social networks because musicians and their fans are now communicating with one another. Musicians are now reaching their fans in more effective way than ever before; some musicians are using social networks to build relationships with their fans. Social Networks also help the musicians  to be able to recognise their fans and followers.

                                                    

The emergence of social networks brought changes in the lives of many people, particularly the musicians because they can now launch their latest albums via social networks.   Musicians are now able to share their albums on the social networks in order to inform their fans regarding their latest albums. Sharing your album with your fans on the social networks is another way of marketing yourself because your fans will be informed and be able to view and listen to your tracks before they can buy your album. read more

 

There are many more social networking sites and tools that can help you to succeed in the music industry such as the following

•   FACEBOOK                             
•  TWITTER                 
• MY SPACE     
• YOU TUBE and many more

Social networks that I have mentioned above are the most well regarded social network tools that are helpful in the music industries used by musicians in order to communicate with their fans. What made me realize that social networks are important in the music industries is that you can keep your followers and fans updated and can also help musicians to be able to recognize and measure the number of their fans. My question is that, are social networks really important to be used by musician?



WHY HIP HOP ARTISTS ON THE JAZZ FESTIVAL?

HIP HOP ARTISTS  ON THE JAZZ FESTIVAL

The international Jazz festival was held for two days at the Cape Town international Convention Centre on March 30 and 31 2012.This festival was meant for international Jazz artists to perform in South Africa in order to express their talents on how to play Jazz .This year's Jazz festival was totally different with the previous festivals because HIP HOP artists was included on the Jazz festival. This year’s Jazz Festival was mixed with  HIP HOP because there were various   HIP HOP artists who performed during the festival. There were various HIP HOP artists who performed such as:

·         HHP (HIP HOP PANTSULA),

·         Jean Grae

·         Skillz

·         Atmosphere and

·         Pharoahe Monch

king of hip hop: HHP(HIP HOP PANTSULA)

 Source:( http://www.capetownjazzfest.com/about.aspx#602)

     There were also other various South African artists who performed during the festival.And some of  those artists are not Jazz artists but they also took part.Those artists who participated on the festival   are including artists ,such as Zahara,Unathi and many more.read more

     The festival went well because and it was just a joyous occasion that will never be forgotten by South African citizens and those international people who have been there during the festival.This festival it was just a joyous occasion for everyone who had been there but a question came into my mind where i was asking my self why HIP HOP artists to perform on the Jazz festival?.I think the organiser of this Festival caused a confusion by mixing HIP HOP artists with Jazz artists on the Jazz festival because this festival was meant for Jazz artists.

 

"BLACKS ARE FOOLS" IS THIS A CONTROVERSIAL SONG?

THE PUBLIC SAYS THAT A NEW SONG BY SLIKOUR SEEMS TO BE CONTROVERSIAL TO BLACKS

  
 



Picture:Slikour's new ablum Ventilation volume3

This picture taken from:https: (http://www.google.slikourvantilation/)

 A new song by a South African Hip Hop artist Slikour called "Blacks are fools" which led him to receive bad comments from the public.Slikour who recently released a new song called "Blacks are fools" has offered apology to black people who think that his new song is offending them.Majority of black people are not satisfied with the messages they receive on a new song by Slikour.Majority of black people are not satisfied with this song because they regard it as controversial towards them.Slikour on his new song rhymes written that:

"Blacks are fools they just wanna be fresh and they wanna be cool,give them             little money they think they rule".read more.

Guilty face:Slikour after his apology by his new song
This picture taken from:(http://www.sundayworld.co.za/)

 Slikour after releasing this song he received calls for anonymous people threatening to kill him.This shows that other people regard this song as disrespecting blacks and are not happy of that because they are busy threatening him through cellphone calls.The people who commented on Slikour's new song "Blacks are fools" are complaining about this song because they feel that it is putting black people's perceptions in an appalling manner.Slikour claims that those people who think that his new song is offending them they have misunderstood the messages.Slikour said that he wrote this song based on what white people say about blacks.He says that "blacks we are lazy,that is why foreigners take our jobs".Slikour told Sunday world that he was not intended to hurt black people on his new song. He also apologised to those he offended them.Slikour is now promising the people that he swallowed his words and also apologised to those who threatened to kill him.



 I think this new song by Slikour will never get support from the public because it is regarded as controversinal to blacks.AZAPO president Jacob Dikobo also aired his views about this new song by Slikour.Jacob Dikobo said that he is encouraging people not to buy that song and radio stations to ban it.for more information:read more

JUB JUB: ARE DRUGS RUINED HIS CAREER?

 Bad reputation due to drugs and alcohol



Picture above: Jub Jub's car after crash in Protea  in Soweto

(image from:http://www.timeslive.co.za/local/2012/03/01/jub-)

South African hip hop musician Jub Jub his real name is Molemo Maarohanye facing charges of murder and attempted murder and driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs.Jub Jub is one of the well known South African hip hop artist who recently get involved in a car accident which killed  four innocent school children on their way back from school. Jub Jub and his friend Themba Tshabalala were allegedly drag-racing when their cars ploughed into a group of school children.This incident happened in Protea North in Soweto on 8 March 2010.Jub and his friend Themba were found guilty for drag-racing on public road driving while they are drunk.They were also found guilty for using drugs and drive while drinking .The evidence that they used drugs were found in their urine samples.Their urine sample conducted by  forensic analyst Van Rooyen reportedly contained the following kind of drugs:

•   Cocaine
• Codeine
• Benzoyl codeine         
• Nicotine
•  Paracetamol

I think drugs ruined his reputation and his music career because people are now calling him a murder.Jub Jub faces charges of murder and attempted murder and driving while drunk and using drugs.Jub Jub since after the accident he is no longer doing well in music because many people want his music to be cancelled after what he did.Jub Jub had never release any album since after the accident.I think if it was not about drugs which ruined his reputation,Jub Jub would be far in his music career.The most important thing especially if you are a celebrity is a good reputation, if you have a bad reputation this will negatively affect your career. read more