Employer Social Media Could Save US Companies $370 Billion in 2012

Corporate Social Networking & the US Economy

I’ve long been a fan of social media for the purposes of research, information sharing, and relationship building.  It’s also a perfect solution for knowledge sharing. The social intranet or employee social network is defined as an internal platform where all employees can author content and connect easily.  These corporate social networking platforms offer a variety […]

My First Time

The Role of a HR Manager as a First Timer

My first time happened in a gray and neon lighted filled room that was my boss’s office.  It was 2001 and I was a recent college grad working in a new role as an HR Manager.  My palms were sweaty as I fidgeted in my chair.  I had spent the last few hours reading, evaluating, […]

Unemployment and How We Can Help

How We Can Help Those Receiving Unemployment Compensation

Five years ago, the average duration of unemployment was 16.8 weeks with the US unemployment rate standing at 4.7%.  Now, the average time spent unemployed is 40.8 weeks and unemployment is at 8.3%.  My how times have changed. Unemployment Benefits Paid by Your Employer The American public is often unaware that employers are responsible for […]

Working from Home More Important than Showering & Spouses

Achieving a Work Life Balance Telecommuting

Eighty-three percent of Americans believe that telecommuting is increasing in popularity.  With the rise of smart phones, tablets and other mobile technologies working from home has never been easier.  And never before have we been willing to give up more to have jobs working from home. Achieving a Work Life Balance Telecommuting I, myself have […]

Employee Retention: The Secret According to Apple

employee retention, employee satisfaction, apple

One of the hottest industries right now is tech.  Engineers, coders, and developers in California’s Silicon Valley are in high demand with median annual salaries at $105,000.  Companies like Apple, Google, Adobe, Intuit, and Lucas Films are struggling to keep up as companies cherry pick from one another increasing competition and inflating salary and employee perks […]