How Has Social Media Influenced HR Technology?

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Social media has changed our lives in profound ways. That much is undeniable. It influences the way we communicate, the way we network, the way we date and even impacts the world of work — more specifically — in the realm of HR technology.



This influence is easily understood when you consider how we spend one whole day of each week online. In fact, Brits spend longer on social media than in the pub or queuing. Social media has integrated itself into our everyday life albania phone number library helping us feel comfortable, connected and content. Because of this, it seems natural that software developers would use social media when designing HR technology — resulting in increased employee engagement, participation and enthusiasm.



As the founder of a performance management software system, I have spent a lot of time examining the intricacies of social media, incorporating the best parts of it into our package. Below are the four top ways I have witnessed social media influence HR technology for the better.



Instant, In-the-Moment Feedback


We live in a world where we can solicit and deliver opinions instantaneously. For the most part, this is a good thing. In our private lives, if we want to find an answer to a pressing problem or we are concerned about a particular issue, we take to social media and have an answer in a matter of seconds — an answer that offers reassurance or much-needed advice. This is something we — millennials in particular — have come to expect. As such, it is a convenience and tool employees have also come to expect in their work lives.