About the author: Sam Taute | SmartBlogs
Sam Taute edits SmartBrief on Workforce and other newsletters and contributes to SmartBlogs. A former intern at SmartBrief, he graduated from the Philip Merrill School of Journalism at the University of Maryland in College Park.
The world can be a dangerous place, and no one is invulnerable against an unexpected injury or illness. Unfortunately, many workers don’t take measures to ensure that they can cope financially in the event that they can’t work for several months or longer. For some, gaining peace of mind is simply a matter of having a conversation with their human resources department to learn about the disability insurance available.[…] Continue Reading »
Mark Moore is the president of staffing firm Kavaliro. SmartBrief asked Moore about the methods Kavaliro uses to screen candidates’ online profiles and about measures job seekers can take to avoid having their online activities hurt their employment chances.
What are Kavaliro’s methods for screening candidate’s social media profiles? Is there any technology used?
At Kavaliro, we often perform formal background checks through partner companies.[…] Continue Reading »
Mike Ettling is the CEO of NorthGateArinso, a provider of human resources business solutions through technology, outsourcing and consulting. Recently, SmartBrief asked Ettling about HRO 3.0 and how it can help companies get more out of their HR departments. An edited version of his responses follows.
What is HRO 3.0?
HRO 3.0 is the latest evolution in human resources outsourcing.[…] Continue Reading »
Many workers who stuck it out at awful jobs during the recession are staying put, even as the economy improves, according to a survey.
The survey, conducted by online job-search service TheLadders, found that 88% of employees are experiencing some level of job dissatisfaction. Meanwhile, economic indicators such as the unemployment rate, manufacturing activity and the stock market have experienced gains, suggesting there are opportunities for workers seeking greener pastures.[…] Continue Reading »
What you can learn from REI’s social media strategy; how to liven up your brand; and details of Facebook’s recent settlement with the Federal Trade Commission.
It’s all in this week’s top five most-clicked links in SmartBrief on Social Media:
- How to build buzz for a boring brand
- Facebook, FTC settle privacy charges
- 3 ways to embrace social without losing your local roots
- See what your social media strategy is missing
- Study: 40% of job seekers have a social media problem
Image credit: narvikk, via iStockphoto[…] Continue Reading »
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