The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into force earlier this year, on May 25. Companies are still adjusting to its implications. Businesses are increasingly using WhatsApp for both employee and customer communications. But is WhatsApp compliant with the GDPR? Consent issues for WhatsApp The most glaring incidences of WhatsApp’…
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Professional networking tips for introverts
Naturally, introverts have a tougher time when networking professionally. They may struggle to build rapport with new connections, and lack the motivation to even attend networking events. Although introverts have a reputation of being content in their own company, they often harbour the desire to be able to more easily…
What are the best knowledge-sharing practices for organisations?
Subject-specific skills are gold dust in any working environment. Skills are perhaps the most obvious kind of knowledge which could be shared between members of an organisation or group. However, knowledge is a pretty intangible concept which can stretch to facts, general information, customer or client insight, and behavioural guidance…
21 reasons why people hate using WhatsApp for work
WhatsApp is increasingly being used by professionals, but not everybody is happy about it. Research has shown that around 650m people are using WhatsApp at work, despite the inherent threats of doing so. The perils of using WhatsApp professionally been well documented, but I thought I'd dig up a few…
Why WhatsApp, Telegram and Signal are not private enough for work-related messaging
Popular messaging apps are not as private as you might think and could be very damaging if used in a professional context.…
10 reasons you shouldn’t be using WhatsApp for work
Why is WhatsApp not a good fit for professional users? Here are ten reasons why WhatsApp is failing to meet the needs of purely professional instant messaging.…