From the monthly archives:

December 2009

What the Hell is an Influencer anyway?

December 20, 2009

Image via Wikipedia The On-line HR Community I want to give a hug shout-out to the entire community of human resources people who share their time and knowledge so generously. I have encountered so many people in 2009 that it is difficult to acknowledge all of you.  The amount of time we spend talking may [...]

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A year of influential experiences – January 2009

December 19, 2009

Image of Sharlyn Lauby Jumping on the Influence Bandwagon 2009 was a very interesting and awesome year for me personally.    I will recap the year in a series of posts starting with January 2009, along with sharing some  of my thoughts. January 2009 I was able to attend the 2009 Employer of Excellence Conference as [...]

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Improving Employee Communications via Social Media

December 17, 2009

Image of Michael VanDervort My speaking gig on Social Networking and Human Resources Recently, I was a featured guest speaker on this audio webinar entitled: Social Networking: Why Your Company Can’t Afford to Ignore It December 17, 2009 1:30 – 3:00 PM (Eastern) Twitter. MySpace. Facebook. The list goes on and on. These popular social networking sites may [...]

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Social Media – Did You Know? 4.0 Video

December 14, 2009

Social Media for HR professionals This is another official update to the original “Shift Happens” video. This completely new Fall 2009 version includes facts and stats focusing on the changing media landscape, including convergence of sites, trends, and all around useful information. In my opinion, this video is the most clear illustration of the world [...]

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Social Media – The “Did you know?” Human Capital Edition – 2009

December 14, 2009

This is a version of the “Shift Happens / Did you know?” video aimed directly at Human Capital issues. It is worth a look! Turn the volume down if you don’t like electronic music! Related articles by Zemanta Dance Like No One is Watching!! (kimwoodbridge.com) Nudge: A Virtual Instrument from the Creators of Audiotool (INDIEMUSICTECH.COM) [...]

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Staying one step ahead

December 14, 2009

Image by Getty Images via Daylife All good things must end Unfortunately, I am back from my winter vacation.  I have waded through the backlog of email, returned my voice mails, and otherwise done the obligatory “first day back in the office” routine.   Now all I have to do in the remaining 4 days left [...]

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Here is why you really need to like the people you work with!

December 13, 2009

Image via Wikipedia If it’s Tuesday, it must be another guest post So, it is Tuesday. I am probably lunching in an out of the way bistro with my wife right now, watching the people stroll by, without a care in the world. I might also be going through the cold sweats as I begin [...]

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Global Thinking – The employer brand is dead?

December 13, 2009

Over There Thursday with Bill Boorman My “go-to” social networking connector in the United Kingdom, the ubiquitous Bill Boorman make a return guest appearance on HRH with a thoughtful piece on the current state of Brand. I am still working out arrangements, but I am hopeful that I will be able to get myself to [...]

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The Benefits of On-Line Community

December 11, 2009

Image by luc legay via Flickr Friday with HR Ringleader Thank goodness, it is Friday.  Wait, I’m on vacation!   Bah Humbug, it’s Friday! (BHIF!)  I’ll be back on Monday, but wrapping up this week of guest posts is the HR Ringleader, Trish McFarlane. I like Trish and her thinking a lot.   In fact, I like [...]

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HR: a Community of Practice!

December 9, 2009

A new blogger, Benjamin McCall from ReThinkHR.org is writing from an OD perspective, and looking to get some traffic over on his site.   He presents a great post directly my requested theme of “Community”.  Check out the post, and then go check out Ben’s new site! “A community is like a ship; everyone ought [...]

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