February, 2013

If the numbers are correct, that 89% of companies used social media for recruiting in 2011, then it’s more important than ever that recruiters get on board with social media, isn’t it? From finding the right hard-to-fill position to uncovering fudged skills sets, the reach of social media is far more impressive than network creators ever imagined.  If you aren’t already using it, it’s time to look at 4 ways you can get social media savvy:

Match up the facts, dates and times. 

Reports indicated that 1 of 3 employers rejected a candidate based on something they found on line.  Clearly, your clients are paying close attention to Google results these days – and so should you.  Review LinkedIn profiles to make sure employment dates, times and companies match up. Look at job titles, too, so ensure experience that could cause problems later isn’t being downplayed. 

How well does your organization utilize social media for making important decisions? Doesn’t it make sense that as an HR professional or business owner that you should have a way of tapping into social media to better connect with your workforce?

On the biggest day of love each year, Valentine’s Day, the focus is on all the things that we care about in our personal and professional lives. Yet, as human resource professionals and business owners, oftentimes we forget just how important it is to share this love with our employees – the very people who make our organization the success it is. Perhaps one of the best ways to do this is by evaluating and increasing the current employee incentives that are offered. Read more..