Social media is all the rage. But the power of social media is not in the tools. It’s in the relationships behind the tools. Here’s how employers can leverage social tools to cultivate talent communities…
Many employees are stretched beyond their physical limits. And sleep deprivation is on the rise. How can employers help curb this trend, and boost employee productivity and morale?
Originally posted by Chris Jones, a TalentCulture contributing writer. He is an IT Strategy & Change Management consultant, with a passion for driving new levels of engagement and learning in the modern organization. His research areas include the dynamics of organization culture, and more recently, the importance and implications of critical thinking. Check out his blog, Driving Innovation in a Complex World, for more. If I had a nickel for every person that scoffed at social media, aka Web 2.0, I could take my kids to a movie. I have 3 kids, so do the math. That’s a lot of naysayers.
Written by Kirsten Taggart As I wrap up my time as an intern at TalentCulture, I find myself reflecting on my eleven-month experience as a part of a truly unique company and exciting social community. Cliché, I know. But compared to internship horror stories from fellow students, I’ve had it pretty good. The difference between their experiences and mine is simple: leadership quality. The value we interns gain is largely determined by our boss. We want one that cares about our well- being as an employee as well as a person—and doesn’t force us to pick the chickpeas off of his/her
Unless you have been living under rock, you know the Brett Favre story. Skilled, but aging quarterback is released by Green Bay, which has named sub-divisions after him, a couple of years back. The Jets, those poor Jets, beg him to play which he does, which is sometimes painful to watch. The old guy can throw, sure, but too many interceptions made everyone say, “Brett, buddy, hang it up.” Then last year. The Vikings, my home town team, begged him to play. Mostly because we had a QB who was too young, too inexperienced and not really qualified to be an NFL
People ask me all the time, why did I create #HireFriday? I thought FollowFriday outlived its usefulness. I realized it would be better to take the time and energy we invest in promoting our gainfully employed friends, and put that energy into helping an unemployed person instead. What started out as a lonely tweet: “Instead of FollowFriday, let’s tweet HireFriday and put our friends and family members back to work; has mushroomed into a movement that now spans the globe.
For us, we are on the cutting edge of a transformation in the job search-job board world. More employers than ever are recognizing their need to control the recruitment process more. They are tired as can be of paying Monster or CareerBuilder to post an ad, and then before you can say “we send out your ad to 30,000 job boards!!??!!?” it happens. HR departments are overrun with resumes from people who don’t know an RN from a CNA. Employers want to put their jobs up on their OWN career portal on THEIR own website, so they can control all the messages.
Here are a couple of thoughts on getting started, helping us achieve new levels of connectedness in our social media experience. Think of them as ways to create ideal conditions for sparking engagement, unlocking deeper, more collaborative ways of communicating.
When I think of an organization, I see a more mature start-up company, except that often times the policies, structure and norms have reduced the ability of the organization to be as innovative as it was in start-up mode. Why is this?…
Madonna has come a long way since her Like a Virgin years, yet she has never lost her knack for catching the public’s eye. Yet Madonna is more than just a talented singer – she has mastered the art of reinventing herself. Like this pop star, it’s important for job seekers to know how to appeal to their audience (employers) and stand out in the crowded field of candidates. With these three tips inspired by Madonna, you’ll be transformed into a corporate rockstar in no time.
Written by Kirsten Taggart Watch out, world! Ecotourism is a rising trend in travel as tourists are eager to preserve beautiful sites all over the globe. Environmentally conscious individuals are doing their part in maintaining nature by participating in eco-friendly tourism programs in various countries. However, there’s more that can be done! Use the following tips to make your vacation as green as it can be. Booking your trip Many hotels are going green! When researching, look for ones that are environmentally conscious. Here are some questions you may want to ask: Does the hotel actively recycle? In what ways does
In my last post, I framed a definition of collaboration, but it left many questions unanswered. For example, what would effective collaboration look like? Here are my secret sauce ingredients. I see these as key factors for driving effective collaboration: Engagement. To me, it starts with listening, being in the moment. Active listening and engagement is necessary to establish rapport and trust. Keeping it Real (being Authentic). We must always expect authenticity across collaboration efforts. We have to be who we say we are and not “role play” to expectations or false projections. A Bias for Learning & Discovery. I’m curious,
Written by Kirsten Taggart Number 5: Eco-friendly home energy systems Sanyo and Panasonic are developing systems that use fuel cells to heat water and batteries to store solar power. You will be able to monitor energy use via Panasonic TVs. Toshiba’s LED lights bulbs continue the green energy tech trend. Number 4: Clean energy charging systems for handheld gadgets Solar chargers for handheld devices are available from Solar Power and SolarStyle. Hydrofill by Horizon uses hydrogen to recharge handheld gadgets and Horizon AA batteries set for release late in 2010. Number 3: Large Touch Screens Products like Canova’s Dual Touch Screen
Originally posted by Chris Jones, a TalentCulture contributing writer. He is an IT Strategy & Change Management consultant, with a passion for driving new levels of engagement and learning in the modern organization. His research areas include the dynamics of organization culture, and more recently, the importance and implications of critical thinking. Check out his blog, Driving Innovation in a Complex World, for more. Web 2.0 is the wild west of the 21st century. I guess it’s no surprise that 2009 felt like a bull ride at the rodeo. But there’s been some goodness, too. Amidst all the changes brought in
Although a few months have passed since the tragic death of @Military_Mom’s son, the controversy it caused still resonates. Friends came to her defense, yet others were outraged claiming if she had paid more attention to her son instead of Twitter, he could still be alive. On a broader scale, it got everyone thinking: how dependent are we on social media and when do we say, “Enough is enough?” Nowadays, social media is a major factor in how we interact with one another. More often than not, exchanging telephone numbers with a new acquaintance is substituted by a promise to friend on Facebook
This post is by guest blogger Cathy Y. Taylor When the 2009-2010 NBA season ends, super star LeBron James will be a free agent. King James, as he is affectionately called, has been a member of the Cleveland Cavaliers since he jumped from high school to the pros six years ago. He has brought a lot of excitement to the city of Cleveland, including leading the Cavs to the Eastern Conference Finals last year against the Orlando Magic. Fans of the NBA are curious about what will happen when LeBron becomes a free agent. Given his performance, I can’t imagine any team in the league turning
I start companies. About every seven years or so, I get another one started. Truth: I have not had a ‘win’ the scale of a Facebook, but I have not had a loser yet, either. Two went public and initial investors have always made money, how much depended on when they exited. Over the last 25 years or so, I have learned some painful and expensive lessons. Now that I have gray hair and some experience, I see more clearly now why many VC firms like to have an experienced venture leader inside the company. It is not so much that
