The Important Post feature enables administrators and managers to highlight critical announcements within the organization's communication feed. Marking a post as "Important" ensures that it captures the attention of all employees and confirms that they have read it.
Key Features
Visual Highlighting
Orange Circle Indicator: Important posts are distinguished by an orange circle around them in the feed, making them stand out from regular posts.
Priority Placement
Top of the Feed: These posts appear first on every user's Pebb app feed, ensuring immediate visibility.
Instant Notifications
Push Notifications: A notification is sent to all employees' phones when an important post is published, alerting them right away.
Acknowledgment Requirement
"Acknowledge" Button: Users must click the "Acknowledge" button on the post to confirm they have read it. This feature allows managers to track who has seen the information.
Benefits
Immediate Communication: Quickly disseminate urgent news, updates, or instructions to the entire organization.
Accountability: Ensure all employees have received and acknowledged important information.
Enhanced Engagement: Encourage employees to stay informed and connected with organizational developments.
Examples of Important Posts
Emergency Announcements
Example: "🚨 Urgent: Due to severe weather conditions, all offices will be closed today. Please work remotely and stay safe."
Policy Updates
Example: "📃 Important Update: The company has revised the remote work policy. Please review the attached document and acknowledge receipt."
Critical Deadlines
Example: "⏰ Reminder: The deadline for submitting project reports is tomorrow at 5 PM. Ensure all deliverables are submitted on time."
Security Alerts
Example: "🔒 Security Alert: We've detected a phishing attempt targeting company emails. Do not click on suspicious links and report any unusual activity."
Mandatory Meetings
Example: "📅 All-Hands Meeting: A mandatory company-wide meeting is scheduled for Monday at 10 AM. Please acknowledge and mark your calendars."
How to Use the Important Post Feature
For Administrators and Managers
Create a New Post
Navigate to the posting section and compose your message as usual.
Mark as Important
Before publishing, select the "Mark as Important" option to designate the post.
Publish the Post
Once published, the post will have an orange circle around it, send notifications to all users, and require acknowledgment.
For Employees
Check Notifications
Ensure that push notifications are enabled on your device to receive important alerts.
Identify Important Posts
Look for posts with an orange circle at the top of your feed.
Read and Acknowledge
Carefully read the important post and click the "Acknowledge" button to confirm you've seen it.
Best Practices
For Managers
Use the Important Post feature judiciously for messages that require immediate attention.
Monitor acknowledgment statuses to follow up with employees who haven't confirmed receipt.
For Employees
Regularly check your Pebb app and notifications to stay updated.
Acknowledge important posts promptly to confirm your awareness.