A few weeks ago I wrote about the demise of generational differences and my belief that social media is helping to bridge the age gap. My take on it is that on social media sites, age does not matter as much as long as you are interacting, contributing solid facts, and sharing your opinion in a professional manner. Why can’t it be like that in the workplace? I said we should spend more time focusing on how individuals can work better together than we do on the reasons generational differences keep us apart.
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By now, you’ve probably heard about HRevolution, the un-conference for HR bloggers, HR practitioners, and recruiters. HRevolution will be held November 7th in Louisville, KY at the Seelbach Hilton. I am still quite amazed that a small idea between a few people four months ago has grown into a grassroots movement. Even more amazing are [...]
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Well, today is a big day for the HR Ringleader blog. It’s moving day. I started this blog earlier in 2009 not with any expectation other than I wanted to have an outlet for my ideas about Human Resources. I have been reading HR blogs for years and finally decided I had more to say [...]
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Once upon a time there was a recruiter, Scarlet Riding-Hood Recruiter. This recruiter was the best, most knowledgeable in all the land of IdealCompany. Every day she would make call after call to find the fairest candidate to come be a part of IdealCompany. Then, one magical morning, she found what she thought was the perfect candidate. [...]
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This morning, I’m excited to be contributing over at Creative Chaos Consultant’s blog. He is putting together a great series about what HR pros really need to know in order to be successful. His posts will explore each area in depth. First up, finance.
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Today’s post is especially dedicated to the HR professionals who are just getting into social media. I know there are some of you out there that read my blog. I want to spend today highlighting some great work by other HR pros that falls into the realm of unleashing creativity to drive the future of HR. [...]
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Spend your career in human resources and you will certainly come across your share of employees who will do whatever they think it takes to get ahead at work. They take one wrong step and dont’ get caught, so they take another. And another. Before you know it, they are climbing the hill of lies [...]
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Some Friday fun… There are so many technologies that HR departments can use to track, measure, monitor, survey, and assist in the employee life cycle. I read about a new technology that isn’t being targeted at employees but maybe it could be. Phillips Electronics is making an electronic bracelet called “The Rationalizer“. It’s a bracelet that [...]
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