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Encouraging Involvement

The Motivational Mindset
■ Whether you set up your own networking system or use an
existing one, encourage employees to be part of it.
■ Employees are likely to have experience with at least one
social networking site, possibly many. Ask them what they
think will be most effective and why. Ask for ideas and input.
■ Even if not formally involved in your social networking
initiative, happy employees will likely leave positive comments
relating to your business news, special sales, or anything that
happens at work that contributes to a good day.
■ When employees tout your company on their own through
social marketing venues, they add a personal touch to your
image and also provide you with fantastic free advertising.
■ If you’re looking to attract new talent, remember that happy,
motivated employees attract happy, motivated employees.
Career seekers perk up when they see employees leaving
genuine praise, showing excitement, and sharing good news
about their companies.
■ Remind employees that adding a human touch doesn’t
mean being unprofessional, but encourage them to let their
personalities shine through.
■ Make it easy for people to participate.
■ Send updates, reminders, and even suggestions for items
employees might want to post.
■ These sites help keep everyone informed about what others
in your industry are doing. Encourage employees to link
up, check in, and share what they learn with others in your
company.
■ Encourage anyone on your team who’s involved with
customer service or development to spend some time
“listening” to what people are saying about your product,

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