3 Keys to Success: Networking for an Internship
I recently connected a college junior with a new business associate who is also a local employer. This particular young lady, Julie Hannan, is the daughter of my good friend Barbara. The most important thing I try to do as a connector is find a great match. You may be the connector ( like me) […]
Are Wearable Wellness Trackers the Next Big Thing at Work?
Are Wearable Wellness Trackers the Next Big Thing at Work? I have written several times on the subject of wearables in the workplace. I have conjectured that companies will use these to track employees as they work. We are already seeing this to an extent with GPS in vehicles and tracking smart devices such […]
16 Twitter Recruiting Hacks to Snag Job Seekers Fast #Infographic
Twitter is a great place to snag hidden candidates especially those in technical fields who are hiding from recruiters and have deleted their profiles from LinkedIn. I’m always a little surprised that Twitter isn’t utilized more by recruiters especially recruiters who are focused on technical recruiting. They still rely on the tried and true method […]
3 Ways to Sell Your Company Culture & Story
The people who tell the best stories land the best jobs. The job descriptions that tell the best story attract the best people. The companies that tell the best stories attract these people to their culture. Culture is a constant work in progress which means your company probably has a story behind the direction […]
6 Ways HR Can Protect the Return on Social Media Investment
Let’s start by stating the obvious: it takes time and money to create a strong Internet presence. HR must take steps to protect the company’s return on social media investment. Employers that do not have a marketing department or outside public relations, media or advertising vendor often turn to employees to run their websites and […]
Why Your Organization Needs A Compensation Plan
Nothing tells more about an organization than how it compensates the people who work there. The choice to invest or not to invest in talent … to lead or lag the competition in pay … speaks volumes about an organization and its values. “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also” – The Bible […]
