Cannot stop employees from using social media on the job?
All employees at every level of your business spend some time on social media during work hours. Whether they are checking their Instagram, posting a tweet or liking some posts on Facebook, there is always something to do on social media.
Honestly, it is not so bad. Social media is a big part of our lives and restricting employees from using social media is not the best approach. We are all adults in the workplace and, for the most part, everyone knows how to manage their time so that social media does not get in the way.
The Problem
Sometimes, however, social media may come in the way of work productivity and create problems. Social media is intrinsically addictive and if it is getting in the way of productivity then that can be bad for your dealership.
If John is on Facebook half the day, it may reduce his productivity significantly. No one wants that, not even John. He just cannot help that Twitter is so entertaining and addictive.
So…
What to Do?
When social media becomes too much of a temptation for employees, there are a few things that could be done. You could warn employees, you could ban social media or, this one is our favorite, you could consider internet monitoring.
Internet monitoring is the best approach because you can discretely monitor how someone is using the internet on your network. If you notice that an employee’s social media usage is coming in the way of their work or productivity, you can raise the issue with them privately in a discreet manner.
This approach will get you the best results. Think about it, if you ban social media on your networks, employees will simply start using their data. If you warn employees against using social media, they may resent you for it but if you monitor and privately raise concerns, they may just feel a little embarrassed.
When you privately tell John that you are concerned about his productivity because of his habits, he will be more likely to correct his habit because he will realize it is bad for his work. No one has to know; it is just between you and John.
How to Do It?
Internet monitoring for your dealership is an excellent approach to limit the use of social media in the workplace and improve productivity. Although internet monitoring is just one tool that can boost productivity, there are many others that can help increase the productivity of your business.
You can take advantage of these tools and turn your dealership into a powerhouse of productivity that is efficient and effective at every step.
To talk more about internet monitoring for your dealership, or other available tools to help your team be more productive, please get in touch with us today.
