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How to properly approach employees' personal profiles on LinkedIn.

Employee personal profiles are not company property. What to do about it?

How to properly approach employees' personal profiles on LinkedIn.

Principle No. 1

Employee personal profiles are NOT company property.

Principle No. 2

Employees and business owners ARE the best choice for communicating your company on LinkedIn.

Principle No. 3

If a member of your team actively communicates on LinkedIn, it DOES NOT mean they are looking for a new job.

Principle No. 4

Personal brand INCREASES an employee's value in the job market, and thus potentially their value to your company.

Principle No. 5

Personal brand HELPS an employee accomplish real tasks, because it makes them more interesting and trustworthy to key partners.

Principle No. 6

You SHOULD provide your employees with adequate training and guidance regarding their LinkedIn profiles, because they could unintentionally damage your company.

Principle No. 7

If you spend time and energy communicating on LinkedIn, SET clear and realistic KPI and deadlines for achieving them.

How to properly approach employees' personal profiles on LinkedIn. — StoryMatters