Employment – Page 29 – My Thoughts Exactly

Human Resources and the 2012 Election

Wisdom and Insights from HR Professionals from around Twitter for Election Day 2012.

Business Wants More Collaboration With Government [Infographic]

One thing almost everyone can agree with—government needs to communicate better. Nearly 96 percent of public-sector employees polled by GovDelivery said they believed that stronger relationships with agencies, consultants and the public would be beneficial. This infographic by GovDelivery outlined a snapshot of public-sector opinion listing the top reasons for increased collaboration: A way to provide betterContinue reading “Business Wants More Collaboration With Government [Infographic]”

HR MUST Embrace Social Media [Inforgaphic]

For many human resources professionals, it is not a matter of “if” the time has come to embrace social media, but “why” they have not embraced it sooner… Social media has stopped being a novelty (or passing fad) and has become an integral part of the business strategy for many companies. From advertising and customerContinue reading “HR MUST Embrace Social Media [Inforgaphic]”

A New Era in Recruiting

Last year, 84 percent of recruiters and human resources departments used social media to reach passive candidates, people that might not have otherwise applied. In 2012, companies used social media for recruitment in more than 80 percent of job openings? Additionally, 7 out of 10 employers successfully hired a candidate through social media. Since usingContinue reading “A New Era in Recruiting”

10 Job Search Blunders You Don't Even Know You Are Making

At times, what makes a job search successful can be a mystery—something full of twists, dead-ends and head-scratching ambiguities. Often, a job seeker makes some serious mistakes, not realizing that something is wrong until after it is too late, and the job goes to someone else. The 10 greatest blunders you are probably making inContinue reading “10 Job Search Blunders You Don't Even Know You Are Making”