A few weeks ago, I gave a presentation at Boston College on how to use video to drive employee engagement. (I’ll be sharing the presentation on RHR soon)
At the event, Jill Braceland of MITRE talked about something pretty cool that they do there: Speed Networking.
Speed Networking is exactly what it sounds like – speed dating for the business world! Keep reading…
On the radio last week, I heard an advertisement for a major soda company. They were bragging about the new shape of their 2-liter bottles.
They’re contoured now, so they’re easier to hold. “Now it’s easier than ever to enjoy our product with your family!”
Really?
Has anyone ever said, “Should I buy this soda? Nah! The bottle is too hard to hold!” Probably not. Keep reading…
I came across this great video from Guy Kawasaki on the AMEX OPEN Forum.
I think many HR pros are still hung up on controlling people’s work – when, where and how they do it – instead of coaching them on how to work better. Control is HR 1.0. Collaboration and freedom is HR 2.0. Let’s jump to that next curve!
Believe it or not, you’ve been building an employer brand your whole career. And even if you’re not that familiar with social media, you already understand the principles behind it.
Employer branding is simply talking to people about your culture. Social media is just online conversation.
Not so scary, is it?
You already talk about your culture. You’re in HR. That’s what you do. Social media just takes the conversation and moves it online. Keep reading…
I think world-class recruiting is really about three things:
Those three things are the real game-changers. Everything else is just fluff. Keep reading…
I’ve written before about my must-read blogs. Today, I want to add two more to the list:
Happy reading!
Bonus: Talk like a human.
PS: I’m writing a book on how to use to social media to build an employer brand. You can sign-up to get updates, free chapter excerpts, podcasts and other goodies. Click here to learn more