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Study: U.S. Job Seekers Want Growth, Professional Development
A recent survey conducted by a Washington, D.C.-area human resource firm found that job candidates in the U.S. look for one thing above all others when applying for jobs: opportunities for growth and professional development.


Identifying Technology Trends Critical Skill for HR
The newest HR technologies—such as those that measure hours worked more precisely and online portals for collaboration—can help companies curb costs and make optimum hiring choices.

Fraud-Busting Software Has HR Applications
Imagine being able to scan employee e-mail for signs that top performers might be considering leaving the company, or for indications that unhappy workers are thinking of taking frustrations out on co-workers or the organization. Such is the nature of linguistic software, which has experts say has broader uses, too.

Social Networking Protection Act Introduced
Continued concern about employers asking applicants and employees for their passwords to social media sites has led to the introduction of a federal bill to prohibit the practice. On April 27, 2012, Rep. Eliot Engel, D-N.Y., introduced the Social Networking Online Protection Act (SNOPA).

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HR Struggling with Facebook Snitches
“This place is a hell hole. If I had a car today I would up and quit.”
This is a real Facebook status update referenced in a discussion on an HR bulletin board. The question raised: What should be the next step for the manager? Discussion? Termination? Nothing? It’s a scenario played out in offices all over the world, experts say—people tattling to HR on their Facebook friends.

Social Media Fosters Knowledge Sharing Worldwide
Employee-driven informal learning has become more common as organizations implement social media tools behind old complaints from line managers about taking employees off the job for instructor-led or self-paced e-learning courses

Schwartz: Turn Off Technology, Turn on Energy
As work, family and personal demands increase and we are tethered to smart phones and tablet computers to be available instantly to anyone who might need us, our ability to perform at our best diminishes and our physical and mental health suffers. It’s time to revamp the way we approach work, according to Tony Schwartz, CEO of The Energy Project. It’s time to reclaim focus and be more productive, efficient and healthy.

2012 National Study Reveals Increased Workplace Flexibility

New Site Generates Buzz for Annual Conference
Facebook Passwords Controversy

Study: Internet Changing Thinking, Behavior

Big Data Challenge


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For links/summaries to some of the best technology stories on the web, click here. Recently added:
 
Utah CTO Takes Fall for Data Breach (Computerworld)

Social Media Reinventing How Business Is Done (USA Today)

Google Aims to Make Search Smarter, Easier (Computerworld)

Recruitment, Retention Biggest Challenges for Tech Startups (HR Reporter)

Long-Term Jobless Need to Be Proactive (USA Today)

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Internal Social Networks
Companies should use their internal social network as a way to build relationships with candidates says, Matt Kaiser, VP of NAS Recruitment Communications.

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How to Deploy Software in 2011 and Beyond
August 4, 2011; 2 p.m. ET
Program length: 60 minutes
The combination of many mega trends are coming together at the same time making it imperative for organizations to "rethink" how we deploy HR technologies now and into the future. During this session, Knowledge Infusion CEO Jason Averbook will lead you through the important discussion of the "new normal" of talent management and how the days of automating transactions are over.

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The Social Media Management Handbook
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