Using Tags in ConnexWork

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• Company Admins
• All users

Using Tags in ConnexWork

This article will show you how to effectively use tags in posts, customize them to align with company values, and leverage them for creative engagement initiatives.

What Are Tags in ConnexWork?

Tags in ConnexWork help organize posts and guide employee engagement. When users make posts, they must use at least one tag. This ensures every post fits with the company’s communication and culture goals.

Tags act like labels, helping users quickly see what a post is about. They also keep content focused on your company’s mission, values, and projects. Company admins are encouraged to create tags that align with their company goals, mission, and values, as well as their broader objectives for using ConnexWork.

Why Are Tags Important?

• Encourage Relevant Conversations: Tags keep discussions on-topic, whether about safety tips, project updates, or company-wide announcements.
• Strengthen Company Culture: The right tags help employees share posts that align with company values and priorities.
• Enhance Organization: Using tags, company admins can quickly sort and find posts on specific topics.
• Encourage Creative Uses: Tags can be used strategically within a company for giveaways, raffles, or internal campaigns, expanding your engagement beyond standard discussions.
• Ensure Every Post Has Purpose: Requiring at least one tag helps keep content relevant and engaging, preventing clutter on the feed.
• Support ConnexWork’s Core Themes: Tags complement ConnexWork’s key themes of Connect, Recognize, Reward, and Inform by guiding employees toward meaningful interactions.

Using Tags in Your Posts

1. Pick the Right Tag(s): Tags in ConnexWork help structure conversations. Choose at least one preset tag that best fits your post. Examples of preset tags include:
   • "Check this out!"
   • "Appreciation"
   • "Caution"
   • "Feedback"
2. Align with Company Goals: Tags should reflect your company’s mission and engagement strategies. Company admins can create custom tags that promote specific initiatives and values.
3. Encourage Team Participation: Tags make it easy for employees to engage in the right conversations and recognize important topics and team accomplishments.

To learn how to add tags to your posts, see the Help Center article on Creating a Post.

Using Tags for Creative Engagement

Company admins can create special tags for contests, team challenges, or milestone celebrations to drive engagement in exciting ways. For example, a company could use a "Giveaway Entry" tag for prize drawings or a "Team Challenge" tag to highlight department-wide goals.

Here is an example of a company using a "Skills Spotlight" tag to encourage employees to share their skills or what they’ve learned from teammates, showcasing the value they bring to the team’s success:

By thinking creatively, organizations can make tags a fun and valuable part of their workplace culture while getting the most out of ConnexWork's features!

Tags That Require Approval

Company admins on ConnexWork may need to approve certain posts to ensure they align with your policies and values. Tags like "Caution" and "Feedback" may be highlighted in red, indicating they require admin review before being shared. This feature helps maintain professionalism, prevent misinformation, and ensure sensitive topics are handled appropriately. Your company can customize which tags require approval based on its needs. For more details on approving posts with red tags, see the Help Center article on Tags That Require Approval.

Check out our blog article on ConnexWork Do’s and Don’ts to see best practices when posting, or view our Sample Posts articles to get more ideas of how your company can get the most out of ConnexWork!