The Digital Spin

A blessing or a burden? Let’s be honest, social media has completely changed the way we talk, share, and even work. Remember when email was the main way to reach someone at work? Now, it’s Slack, Teams, Zoom, WhatsApp, and sometimes even a cheeky Instagram DM. But while social media has made workplace communication faster and more connected, it’s also brought a few headaches along the way. The good stuff: Connection, speed, and collaboration One of the best things about social media tools at work is how they keep us connected. Whether you're working remotely or in a huge company with offices all over the world, apps like Microsoft Teams, Slack, or even LinkedIn can help bridge the gap. They’re fast, easy, and feel more casual than emails, which makes them perfect for quick check-ins or brainstorming (Leonardi, 2021). Social media also boosts collaboration. People can share documents, ideas, memes (yes, even memes), or feedback in real-time. Teams don’t have to wait for the next...

Bridging the gap in Finland and beyond Let’s face it, technology isn’t just for teenagers glued to TikTok or millennials streaming the latest true crime docuseries. These days, digital media is everywhere, and it’s slowly but surely making its way into the lives of older adults too. From Helsinki to Vietnam or elsewhere, seniors are logging on, scrolling through Facebook, video calling their grandkids, and even ordering their groceries online. But it hasn’t been the easiest journey. The Digital divide is real In Finland, like in many other countries, there’s still a noticeable “digital divide” when it comes to older people and tech use. According to Statistics Finland (2023), while over 90% of people aged 16–64 use the internet daily, only about 60% of people aged 75–89 do the same. That’s a pretty big gap. And it’s not only just about access but also about confidence and skills. Many older adults didn’t grow up with digital tools, so things like online banking, health apps, or even ju...

 I read an article " The Impact Of Social Media On Organizational Communication" from Opnr. It was very interesting, quite long but easy to follow.  It goes through multiple points such as how social media or SM has changed organizational communication; enhancing communication, engaging employer, efficiency and accessibility and of course, Challenges. I have used one of the apps they mentioned, Yammer. It is like Facebook but for company's internal use. Useful I'd say.

 In my former workplace, we used social media in every shift. As I do in my workplace now. I'll describe these two and tell the differencies and similarities.  Former place was a pub/bar. We used instagram stories and tiktok. There was a specific person who did the posts in Instagram and Facebook. We did every week a post what we had going on. For example: DJ's in weekends, artists, bingo etc. We used stories every day, at least one story per day. Atmosphere, offers, short videos from artists playing, troubadours. We also took reservations from Instagram direct messages. Once or twice there were people asking for lost and found. So we used it for marketing, advertising and to make us easier to approach. Free marketing place, so why not to use it. And it was multiple people doing the stories etc. to make it diversive.  My workplace now, I use social media stories (instagram, facebook), we do reels, posts. I used to work there as a employee, so then I used more. Marketing, ...

 How Should Organizations Approach Social Media? The video was fun to watch and see what was said and how it is in today's world. Social media has evolved so much in such a short time so 11 years ago social media was a whole new different planet. I do believe even if it is 11 years old it had some good points like how organizations should be telling a story rather than statistics. I think that is valid in the current state of social media usage in organizations. Organizations should be somehow relatable to the viewers, so they get contact with customers. If the organization seems friendlier it's a lot more approachable. I do believe there is a lot more to take notice of in today's day and age that might not have been that present 11 years ago. I think those were thought over before but currently they are a lot more important and something to really take notice of. I think every organization should have people to teach their employees on how to use social media safely if...

How is social media used in workplace? I personally haven’t worked in anywhere that would have used social media as a professional tool. But I have noticed that more and more business uses social media to promote their company, products or services. I have also noticed that social media is used a lot as a communication tool between customers and employees as well as informative place for employees. I have noticed that apps like WhatsApp is sued as a platform where employees can talk about shifts or other important things with each other.    I personally am aware of a restaurant that has used Instagram to advertise their business or promote their events or campaigns. This was in a smaller town, and I believe that had a huge effect on why it worked so well. When the target audience is a smaller but closer together you can find a lot of ways to promote your social media. Because the platform on social media uses algorithm that targets people who might be interested in the same th...

The video titled "Social Network Analysis: Organizational Communication" delves into the application of Social Network Analysis (SNA) to understand and enhance communication within organizations. It delves deeper into the fact that organizations are not just hierarchical structures but are also composed  of networks of informal relationships and interactions. ​ This allows organizations to map out these informal networks to identify key individuals who act as central connectors or potential bottlenecks in communication flows. This mapping helps in pinpointing areas where communication may be lacking or where certain employees are isolated from the main information channels. ​ The video also highlights how understanding these networks can lead to improved organizational productivity and effectiveness. For instance, recognizing and empowering central connectors can facilitate better information dissemination while addressing bottlenecks can prevent communication breakdowns...

  Inside the United Nations Compound, Sri Lanka Social media and digital communication tools have become essential components of workplace culture, particularly in social and educational environments. At the United Nations Compound in Sri Lanka, these tools facilitate both formal operations and informal team interactions. The UN Compound includes agencies such as UNICEF, UNDP, UNHCR, and UNFPA, all of which focus on development, education, humanitarian aid, health, and rights-based programs. These organizations depend heavily on effective communication, both internally and externally. Tools in Use Staff members actively engage with a variety of digital tools, including Microsoft Teams, Zoom, SharePoint, and email, to facilitate official communication, manage projects, and conduct meetings efficiently. For more spontaneous interactions and team bonding, they frequently turn to informal platforms like WhatsApp, which allows for quick updates and casual exchanges. Formal communicati...

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  When I worked at  Nepal Mediciti Hospital , used WhatsApp as the primary tool for communication, serving several purposes such as  Day-to-Day Communication : WhatsApp groups were created for different departments and shifts to share updates and discuss urgent issues. Work Shifts and Scheduling : WhatsApp helped to communicate shift changes, schedules, and urgent updates about work hours. Information Sharing : Patient progress, medical updates, and emergency alerts were shared quickly through WhatsApp to ensure timely responses. Formal and Informal Channels Formal Channels : For official notices and patient records, email and hospital management software were used, though less frequently for daily communication. Informal Channels : WhatsApp served as the main informal tool for quick, real-time communication among staff, even outside working hours. Social Media and Communication Strategy Social Media Rules : Staff were prohibited from sharing patient inf...

  T he use of social media in the workplace has become very popular , I've seen it everywhere, but there's one job I'll never forget , which I'll love to talk about today.   I worked at a special kindergarten. It wasn't just for little kids. It was for kids fromm very low-income families who never got to go to school before. Some were as young as three, and some were early teens . We taught them everything. From colors, shapes, numbers, letters, to things like washing hands, talking nicely, and being polite etc. It was amazing. Every day, I saw kids learn and do things they never knew or did before . Th is made them so happy, heir eyes so bright. They loved learning. It made we the teachers so happy and fulfilled too.   To enable the seamless day to day running of this organization, it was very important that we had a proper means of communication, whether officially or casual communication. Here are a few digital apps we used often and how that were us...