Culture Crew

 Blog Theme 6 Company Name: Global Insurance Brokers Private Ltd. Industry: Risk Management &Consulting Services, Insurance & Reinsurance Broker The company uses different kinds of both informal and formal channels of social media tools to communicate internally with its staff and externally with other stakeholders like Insurance companies, clients, third party administer. Majorly it employs LinkedIn, WhatsApp, Outlook, Webex, Teams, YouTube, Google Ads, Analytical tool, Chatbots etc. The purpose of utilizing these tools is to increase the visibility in the market and create a strong brand presence. Company creates several contents like video clips and post them on social media to keep the clients engaged and hooked. Social media helps company to connect with its client and inform them what new they have launched, who are their key stakeholders and how have been enhancing their capabilities to service them better. It also serves as a platform to collect feedback and inputs ...

  NEXT – UK Retail Brand Introduction to NEXT  NEXT is a leading UK retailer offering clothing, footwear, and home products. With a strong presence in both physical stores and online, NEXT is known for its stylish yet affordable collections and sustainable practices. Tools Used and Their Functions ERP System (e.g., SAP) – Manages inventory, sales, and supply chain. Microsoft Teams & Slack – Internal communication for quick chats, meetings, and collaboration. Project Management Tools (e.g., Asana) – Tracks projects, tasks, and deadlines. Social Media Management (e.g., Hootsuite) – Schedules posts across platforms like Instagram and Twitter for marketing. Formal and Informal Communication Formal : Emails and meetings for updates, reporting, and strategic planning. Informal : Slack for quick, casual communication, idea sharing, and day-to-day coordination. Social Media Rules and Communication Strategy Brand Representation : Employees must a...

 Theme 5 -  Digital Media Usage Among Seniors (70+) Research shows a growing internet presence among seniors. In the EU, 61% of those aged 65-74 are online, while in the U.S., 75% of seniors use the internet, and 45% engage with social media. However, internet adoption drops with age and education levels, leading to potential social exclusion for those not online ( ec.europa.eu ). Online Services and Accessibility for Seniors Various services like health portals, video calling, and e-commerce cater to seniors, but accessibility can be challenging. Initiatives like Huron County’s cellphone literacy event are essential to help seniors navigate digital spaces ( michigansthumb.com ). Interview with a Senior Mr Kenneth Kurera, 75, Sri Lanka  Thoughts on digital services: “I use the internet to stay connected with my family and read the news. It’s valuable, but I sometimes struggle with new apps.” Challenges: “I worry about privacy and find some apps confusing.” ...

  In this blog, I want to talk about how social media affects work, especially in social services. It’s not just for fun anymore—it’s also a tool we can use to communicate and work together better. 👩🏽‍🏫 How I See Social Media in My Future Job As a student in Social Services and Early Childhood Education, I think social media will help me in many ways at work: Connecting with clients : I can share important information, event updates, and helpful resources. Working with coworkers : We can easily stay in touch and share ideas, even if we are in different places. Learning and growing : Following social work groups and pages will help me stay updated with new ideas and tips. Sharing success stories : I can use social media to show the good work we’re doing and inspire others. 💬 How Social Media Changes Communication at Work Social media has changed how we communicate at work: It helps us connect faster with messages and posts. We can share important updates...

  In this blog, I want to share how social media and digital tools are used at Koto Salo Hanke , a project that helps immigrants settle in Finland. They give support like job search help, CV writing, hygiene passport training, and language support. I joined one of their events, and I saw how important communication and digital tools are in their work. 💻 What kind of tools are used? At Koto Salo Hanke, they use many digital tools to stay connected and organized: Email and Google Meet – for contacting clients and doing meetings online. WhatsApp – they use this to remind people about training sessions or events. Facebook and Instagram – to share useful information, promote events, and show what they are doing for the community. Google Forms – for registration to events or collecting feedback. Posters and flyers shared online – for marketing in different languages. These tools help them manage their work, promote services, and stay in touch with clients. 📢 F...

  What kind of tools are used and how?   Are these tools used for everyday office work (like digital information systems), meetings, providing information, management issues like work shifts, keeping up the company spirit? The former company I have worked for, which has been continuously ranked No.1 among the fortune 500 companies, solely used emails as communication tool. Every work-related issue like digital information, meetings schedule, providing information and announcements are sent by emails.   Are the formal and / or informal channels? Email serves as the formal communication channel for employees, used for both internal and external business correspondence. All incoming and outgoing emails are stored on the company server and subject to monitoring. This structured oversight ensures compliance with formal communication protocols and discourages the use of company email for non-business-related purposes. The communication strategy usually includes...