Yammer is an internal social network for employees to connect, share ideas and information, and ask questions. It allows for crowd-sourcing ideas through groups focused on projects. Users can post updates and questions, follow topics and colleagues, and stay connected through mobile and email even when not in the office. The document provides tips for getting started with Yammer, such as joining groups, updating your profile, and utilizing search to find relevant discussions.

1. Yammer in 5 minutes
Bryony Cole
Digital Strategist,
Department of Justice

2. What is Yammer? Internal social network.
Friends and family Work

3. A private network for your
employees only

5. Q:“Does anyone know if DOJ have a survey monkey account?”
Traditionally,
A group email

6. Yammer is great for crowd-sourcing
ideas

7. Yammer is building a community
Send
kudos
Share
news
Start a
discussion
And breaking down silos.

8. Insert text &
click update
1/Keep it relevant
2/Keep it short
3/Ask questions

9. Followers

10. Yammer Groups

11. How do Groups work on Yammer?

12. Project-based groups
Modern & Capable Organisation
Workshop
Continue projects virtually on Yammer

13. Private groupsIndicated by
the lock icon

14. Start posting to the group!
Select who you are going to
share your message with
Post from the Group page Post from your Profile page

15. Utilise the power of search

16. You can stay connected by phone or email

17. Getting started
Enter your profile info
Don’t forget
your photo!

18. 1. Join a group
2. Choose your
settings
3. Say Hi!
3 easy steps to get started

19. And remember
DIVE IN! It’s not a book, you don’t have to read everything!
Dip in & out of Yammer as you choose.
INVITE: If you know someone you think would benefit…