Editor's Note
Leanora Minai, Editor
By Leanora Minai
November, 2009
I'm writing with an update about the Working@Duke Facebook fan page. Since the online page launched in August, 689 people have become fans – and hopefully more will join the ranks.
The page provides a dynamic way to share useful information about Duke benefits and resources with employees, while providing real-time news: updates, photos, videos and discussion topics related to stories in the publication or in the works.
A few examples of workplace social-networking:
- Soon after posting the seasonal flu shot schedule, staff members responded. "I'll be there!" wrote Kathy Peterson, an administrative assistant. We followed up and featured Peterson and others in a video to raise awareness about protection against the seasonal flu with the free seasonal vaccine.
- Nine people commented after we asked for employees who love and use Duke Libraries. The query is for an upcoming Working@Duke story about resources available in our libraries.
- After asking for favorite employee discounts, we learned from an employee about the Orchid Trail, which offers a 10 percent discount on longlasting blooms. Read all about the discount on the back page of this publication.
In addition to these examples, employees sometimes can't help but show their pride.
"I love working for Duke!!" wrote April Harper, a patient service associate. "Wouldn't be no where else!!!!"
To join the fan page, visit facebook.com/workingatduke