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It’s no secret that technology as well as social media are changing the way we work and live. Thankfully, corporate America and the U.S. government are finally getting the clue: Technology offers an opportunity to provide more employees flexibility while cutting overhead costs at the same time.

Two trends I’ve seen emerging among the workplace mainstream are telecommuting and BYOD.[…] Continue Reading »

Earlier this week, I provided tips and insights into those new to the 2012 SXSW Interactive Conference, held in Austin, Texas, from March 9 to 13. Organizing your time and connecting with your friends at a conference of this magnitude, with more than 24,000 attendees, is a challenge, and I thought I would share seven applications to help organize your time, your friends and your life at SXSW.[…] Continue Reading »

You’ve made the decision to go to the SXSW Interactive conference March 8 to 13 in Austin, Texas. Maybe you’ve never gone to South by Southwest, or you could just be overwhelmed with the sheer volume of tweets, information and people who are also attending. As a former SXSW virgin myself, the event can be a lot to take in with almost 24,000 people in attendance.[…] Continue Reading »

This post is by Jessica Miller-Merrell, a leadership blogger at Blogging4Jobs. She is a digital strategist with a passion for recruitment, human resources, training and social media and is the author of “Tweet This! Twitter for Business,” a how-to business guide for Twitter.

Social media has arrived and has seeped into every facet of our lives — including our work.[…] Continue Reading »

This post is by Jessica Miller-Merrell, a leadership blogger at Blogging4Jobs. She is a digital strategist with a passion for recruitment, human resources, training and social media and is the author of “Tweet This! Twitter for Business,” a how-to business guide for Twitter.

We are just 12 short days away from the Christmas holiday. Between now and New Year’s lay before us the opportunity to build relationships and grow our network all while sharing a little eggnog and holiday joy.[…] Continue Reading »