Social media technologies are already firmly embedded in many workplaces, but looking into the future reveals enhancements to come that will strengthen workforce collaboration and networking. Social media is the linkage between the past and future workforce.
By Joshua Ferdinand

Over the last five years, social media in the workplace went from being a source of "selfie" pictures of corporate groups at various events to technologies that shape policies and decision-making in the talent management process. Today social media is used to shape Human Resources (HR) policies and decisions, engage employees, promote collaboration, and provide instant feedback. It is easier than ever to stay in touch with people internally and externally.

However, one certainty in today's business environment is that "techies" are constantly working on social media enhancements, and these enhancements will raise the bar when it comes to managing human capital processes....