Using Social Media to Your (Work) Benefit

Using Social Media to Your (Work) BenefitUsing Social Media to Your (Work) BenefitUsing Social Media to Your (Work) BenefitMore than 4 in 10 workers use social media for work purposes.Employees cited the following as the most common uses of social media at workTo do research 35%To promote the company to their social networks 28%To uncover new business contacts 26%Of those who use social media for work reasons, 40% spend at least one hour a day using it.Greatest benefits for a company when employees use social media, according to CFOsExpand network of valuable contacts 30%Promote companys attributes and accomplishments 22%Attract new business 22%Provide better customer service 21%Greatest concerns for a company when employees use social media, according to CFOsWasting time at work 44%Behaving unprofessionally 35%Posting financial or confidential company information 11%Posting negative comments about the company 10%