Mentioning a connection or other members encourages engagement with your posts and comments. Connections or other members mentioned get notified about the post or comment. A post or comment is associated with a connection's or other member's profile.

Is it OK to tag someone on LinkedIn?

It may be to thank them, to acknowledge something they have written or to highlight their contribution to or involvement with a recent event or conference. Mentioning or tagging your connections in this way can encourage engagement with your posts and comments and draw your connection's attention to your update.

What happens when you tag on LinkedIn?

When you mention or tag a member within an update on LinkedIn, you can select the audience who will see your update from the share box. ... The member mentioned will receive a notification on Linkedin.com and by email. The post may be shared with the network of the person being tagged.