At the beginning of each New Year, leaders look to the previous year and take stock of what’s transpired and make predictions on what is to come. I have done exactly that and recognized that, while 2010 was a challenging year for me on a lot of levels, it was also gratifying beyond measure. I’ve […]
Ending a year of workplace conversations with gratitude…
Want to add tremendous impact to your resume? Build your headline writing skills! Here’s a way to do it that will help you learn about other subjects, even as you become a headline pro!
Recent research says that the difference between those who reach their full potential in the workplace and in life, and those who do not, is their degree of emotional intelligence, or “people skills.” We’ll tackle that topic at #TChat…
Today’s guest post is by our talented colleague and friend Joe Sanchez. Joe is passionate about making a difference in government, business, and communities. He is focused on strategy, communications, marketing, performance management, and information technology. He loves cycling (I know this as we swap bike stories) and is a sports enthusiast. Joe’s special interests include […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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