--- title: What Can You Expect From Upcoming Platform, Facebook At Work? description: Facebook marketers should be aware of Facebook at Work, a new employee / LinkedIn based platform coming out in January 2015! image: https://www.thriveability.co.uk/hubfs/Blog_Featured-Images/PEXELS_FACEBOOK_LAPTOP_NAILS_WOMAN.jpg --- [![Thrive Logo](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/hubfs/thrive-logo-pink-1.svg)](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/) - [What We Do](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/what-we-do) - [About](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/about-us) - [Approach](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/approach) - [Work](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/work) - [Blog](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/blog) - [Contact](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/contact) Blog # What Can You Expect From Upcoming Platform, Facebook At Work? November 25, 2014 3 Minute Read By Thrive HQ ## Facebook, along with other social media platforms, has shaped the daily lives of the majority of the world's population. The average Facebook user spends 40 minutes a day on the platform \[[source](http://techcrunch.com/2014/07/23/facebook-usage-time/)\], so imagine how that average time would increase if employees could use **Facebook at Work**... The [Financial Times](http://www.techrepublic.com/article/facebook-at-work-heres-what-you-need-to-know/) announced that Facebook are now developing 'Facebook at Work' which will be competing with the likes of Linked In and Google Drive and is rumored to be launched in early January. Details are still being finalised but what can we expect from Facebook's latest venture...? Facebook at Work will be a separate platform from the Facebook we all know (and some love) but will share a similar appearance! It will also share similar qualities to LinkedIn, as you will be able to connect with other professionals e.g colleagues, associates and clients. Rumored to be similar to Google Drive, you will be able to share and work on documents with your colleagues. On top of that, Facebook at Work is supposedly going to include a messaging system so you can interact with colleagues whilst working! Critics are asking whether this new social media platform will simply become a distraction and if companies will feel safe uploading their confidential documents. The answer is... only time will tell! All we know for certain is that Facebook are trying to fill a gap in their market and with companies like LinkedIn thriving it's understandable that Facebook wants to give it a go too. One thing is for sure, Thrive will be one of the first to try it out! Will you? **Facebook at Work is to launch in January 2015, according to current reports.** #### Share this post... [mailto:?Subject=Check%20out%20this%20post&Body=https://www.thriveability.co.uk//blog/what-you-expect-platform-facebook-at-work](mailto:?Subject=Check%20out%20this%20post&Body=https://www.thriveability.co.uk//blog/what-you-expect-platform-facebook-at-work) Ready to talk? ## Whether you need a new website, a branding refresh, or a marketing strategy, the first step is a conversation. We'll give you an honest view of where you are and what's worth doing next. ## You may also like to read... April 25, 2016 #### [How Facebook's Algorithms are Impacting Your Organic Post Reach](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/blog/understanding-facebooks-algorithms) Over the years, businesses with Facebook pages have noticed a downturn in the number of people who will view and interact with their... October 4, 2017 #### [A Complete Guide To Facebook Advertising Targeting \[Infographic\]](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/blog/a-complete-guide-to-facebook-advertising-targeting-infographic) Placing an ad in your customers’ social media feed is much more effective than traditional advertising. July 27, 2018 #### [5 Tips for Approved Facebook Ads](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/blog/5-tips-for-approved-facebook-ads) With a series of policies to adhere to, it can be difficult to get your Facebook ad approved first time. ![hubspot-logo-white](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/hubfs/2021%20Assets/Partner%20Logos/hubspot-logo-white.svg "hubspot-logo-white") ![google-partner-logo-white](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/hubfs/2021%20Assets/Partner%20Logos/google-partner-logo-white.svg "google-partner-logo-white") Copyright © Thrive Marketing Limited 2026 [Linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/company/thrivehq?trk=top_nav_home/) [hello@thriveability.co.uk](mailto:hello@thriveability.co.uk) [01325 778 786](tel:01325%20778%20786)