Over the last few months, Google has been in the news fairly frequently. And, no I’m not talking about their awesome homepage doodles. For a company founded just 13 years ago, they sure do command a lot of our collective attention. In November 2010, Google made news when they decided to give their current staff a [...]
In order to be successful, it is important to understand the landscape in which you are operating. Users of social media and social networking are constantly processing lots of information in order to figure out how they will spend their time. Think about it. On some social networks, people are sharing pictures of their newborn. [...]
Expectations play a powerful role in outcomes. For children, most parents ascribe to a mantra of, “Aim for the stars. If you don’t reach them at least you’ll end up among the clouds”. In the academic environment, teacher expectation about student potential often has a tangible effect on student achievement. The main reason is that [...]
Technology is helping to redefine the recruiting relationship between employers and prospective candidates. Many of the tools and websites that are used on a daily basis didn’t even exist 10 years ago. As a result, employers and prospective candidates are communicating with each other in new and different ways. Just because rapid technology-based change is [...]
If your company is focused on hiring entry-level employees, being active on Facebook is an essential element of your overall recruiting strategy. Looking at Facebook demographic data from Quantcast.com, one sees that 18-34 year olds are well-represented on this social networking site. One way to leverage Facebook is to connect with this demographic through the use of [...]
“The Supreme Accomplishment is to blur the lines between work and play.” — Arnold Toynbee In the workplace, there are typically opportunities for employees to get involved in extracurricular activities. Whether it is a department softball game or volunteering at a local soup kitchen, these are great ways to get to know your colleagues better. [...]