There are two types of job seekers—those who are actively seeking employment, and those currently working, but searching for better opportunities. Unlike active candidates, those people are known as ‘passive.’ Both types have one thing in common—they spend time online. A lot of time online. Recruiters and human resources departments know how much of ourContinue reading “Is Your Social Media Activity "Resume Ready?"”
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Half of Facebook Retailers Expect More Sales This Holiday Season
New “F-Commerce Facts” study from Payvment shows sellers are optimistic about holiday sales. Retailers are continuing to embrace Facebook Ads; increasing their use of Twitter and Pinterest to drive buyers to Facebook storefronts. The 2012 holiday season is expected to be enormous for online retailers, with Facebook storefronts reaping the biggest rewards. Facebook e-commerce platform Payvment surveyed over 1,000Continue reading “Half of Facebook Retailers Expect More Sales This Holiday Season”
Human Resources and the 2012 Election
Wisdom and Insights from HR Professionals from around Twitter for Election Day 2012.
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”
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