Pass the Yammer!

Social networking sites are great when used properly and on your own time (versus during working hours). Anyone who frequents Twitter can tell you how disappointing it is to find that site blocked within JCPS. However, it is understandable. But what if a Twitter-like site that was more Work-Related existed? After all, people could (and should) be twitting about work sometimes. Right? So, how do you get your up-to-the-minute social networking fix AND impress your boss at the same time? The answer is in one word.

Yammer is social networking that asks "What are you working on right now?" And, it's as easy to use as linking to the Video Tour that explains the basics.

Want to learn more? Read some of either The Yammer Blog or The How To Guide right now, if they're not blocked by that pesty firewall. Otherwise, try to wait until you get home. Either way, prepare to be impressed.

Can you see Yammer taking the place of a ton of annoying email that fills your mailbox on a daily basis. I can. I'm so excited about the possibilities of Yammer that I've already created the group for my organization, invited the members, and anxiously await the return to work after the Thanksgiving Holiday.

Pass the turkey, I need to keep up my strength!