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Ty Unglebower
I have mentioned the launch of my recent blog. (www.tooxyz.blogspot.com). I'm debating if I want to promote it with Twitter.
Now, I hate Twitter, and don't have a personal Twitter account. I'm not convinced that it is a marketing life-blood as people are claiming. Business oriented tweets seem phoney and turn me off fast. (And others, I bet.) But maybe posting the first sentence of each of my blog entries would drive traffic to the blog? Thoughts?
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Ty - I'm on twitter and still trying to figure out how to use it correctly/effectively. I have used Twitter somewhat as a reporter (tweeting ...MoreTy - I'm on twitter and still trying to figure out how to use it correctly/effectively. I have used Twitter somewhat as a reporter (tweeting through high-profile trials for my local newspaper). From a writing perspective, I will say you can say more than you think in 140 characters. And that space restriction will help you think more about word use and writing concisely. Not a bad thought process to have on a regular basis..
117 weeks ago
117 weeks ago
Ty Unglebower:
Thanks to everyone for their continued opinions on this subject. My views on Twitter as a whole are unchanged. However, I have decided to give it ...MoreThanks to everyone for their continued opinions on this subject. My views on Twitter as a whole are unchanged. However, I have decided to give it a trial run, to see if it is effective at all in the ways many, (but not all) people claim it to be. I won't be taking everyone's advice, because I will be using Twitter my way, not the "conventional" way. But for those who may want to see how I do in this experiment, I can be found at "TyUnglebower".
117 weeks ago
117 weeks ago
Rebecca
Any idea or places to look to help me convince my VP of HR that we need to 1) embrace social media and 2) take over the intranet from the analytical IT department?!?!
Sara Rosenblad:
I thought this was one of the best metaphors for using social media in the workplace that I've heard. I think it can be really useful when you ...MoreI thought this was one of the best metaphors for using social media in the workplace that I've heard. I think it can be really useful when you equate social media to an idea that is familiar to people that are really set in their ways.
118 weeks ago
118 weeks ago
Bryan Baldwin:
One place to try if you haven't already are vendor websites (e.g., Yammer). They often have business cases pretty much prepared for you!
114 weeks ago
114 weeks ago
Robert Sofia
There's not much going on in this network. We're making Central Florida look bad. What are we going to do about this? You guys want to have a tweet-up or what?
Sara Rosenblad:
Vanessa, that may be it ;) I, for one, get to be quite the hermit when it gets this way. It's pretty nice today, though. I think I'm going to ...MoreVanessa, that may be it ;) I, for one, get to be quite the hermit when it gets this way. It's pretty nice today, though. I think I'm going to go for a run.
118 weeks ago
118 weeks ago
Vanessa Alvarado:
I might actually make a pilgrimage to a snowy state a weekend. May as well, it's almost that cold here these days.
118 weeks ago
118 weeks ago
Scott Asai
Coaching is a Proactive HR. I can see the two partnering up in most organizations. What do you think?
Sara Rosenblad:
I agree that proper coaching is the best way to avoid progressive discipline. I think in that way, Scott is correct that it is for the empolyee's ...MoreI agree that proper coaching is the best way to avoid progressive discipline. I think in that way, Scott is correct that it is for the empolyee's benefit. That way they're not blindsided when the discipline comes. However, we have a lot of younger managers in my organization who don't know how to coach well, and in that case, HR (or Learning & Development, if it's positioned outside of HR) can be beneficial in helping walk them through that process of learning.
118 weeks ago
118 weeks ago
Scott Asai:
@ Sara thanks for your comment! In an ideal world, managers would coach, but since they don't always have the skills or the desire to, an outside ...More@ Sara thanks for your comment! In an ideal world, managers would coach, but since they don't always have the skills or the desire to, an outside coach can help expedite that process!
117 weeks ago
117 weeks ago
Tony Deblauwe
What does this group think about personality tests pre-hire? Would you not hire someone who refused to take it?
Peter Maclachlan:
My advice for pre-hire personality testing is to always be careful. Hiring based on personality might lead to an unbalanced team where everyone ...MoreMy advice for pre-hire personality testing is to always be careful. Hiring based on personality might lead to an unbalanced team where everyone shares similar points of view or similar work styles. The most successful teams always have a balance of personality. I have coached all sorts of different personalities and each one can bring something unique to a position. To dismiss an individuals unique gifts before they demonstrate their abilities may result in missed opportunities.
123 weeks ago
123 weeks ago
Sara Rosenblad:
As a job seeker, I find them a little unnerving. I often find that I really need a freeform, rather than a multiple choice to properly answer the ...MoreAs a job seeker, I find them a little unnerving. I often find that I really need a freeform, rather than a multiple choice to properly answer the question. Something to consider, since I often feel that the job application experience matches the experience of working at a company. How do you want to reflect your company to a prospective employee?
118 weeks ago
118 weeks ago
Tony Deblauwe
I posted about Organization contradictions. Curious what you all think. http://www.workbabble.com/2009/12/organization-contradictions.html
Sara Rosenblad:
I can definitely relate to these contradictions. I work for an extremely big company, with clearly defined visions and standards, but because ...MoreI can definitely relate to these contradictions. I work for an extremely big company, with clearly defined visions and standards, but because it's such a large organization and every executive is working with a different purpose, we face this a lot. Part of the problem is that because many executives don't plan on being there for the long term, they have a very short term focus, which tends to create contradictions.
127 weeks ago
127 weeks ago
Nancy Hess:
Sara, you make such a great point. Perhaps it is better to come to terms with this short term focus by acknowledging the elephant in the room and ...MoreSara, you make such a great point. Perhaps it is better to come to terms with this short term focus by acknowledging the elephant in the room and working with the paradox.
127 weeks ago
127 weeks ago
Tiffany Monhollon
With the recession coming to a close, do you think that employees are checked out -- yourself or the people you manage? Curious everyone's thoughts, and thought you guys might enjoy these resources on building employee engagement. http://www.expresspros.com/us/exchange/2009/12/
JR Moreau:
I think I speak for a lot of Gen Y folks when I say it's time to go for broke. There's no such thing as security in our financial lives anymore ...MoreI think I speak for a lot of Gen Y folks when I say it's time to go for broke. There's no such thing as security in our financial lives anymore for most of us, so we might as well try our absolute hardest to make something successful (our careers, businesses, etc). Otherwise it doesn't look good for the "average Joe."
129 weeks ago
129 weeks ago
Sara Rosenblad:
I think a lot of employees have relied too much on the recession as a job retention strategy. Obviously, businesses need to protect their ...MoreI think a lot of employees have relied too much on the recession as a job retention strategy. Obviously, businesses need to protect their financial interests, and very often that involves cutting programs and benefits that make employees feel committed. It will be interesting to see what companies still retain their employees when the economy comes back. It's unfortunate that employers confuse retention with engagement.
128 weeks ago
128 weeks ago
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