Is Gamification in Recruiting a Real Thing? #HRTechConf

Is Gamification in Recruiting a Real Thing? Sometimes the one word can mean different things to different people. In the HR space, gamification is one of those words. Gather a group of HR pros and casually throw out the word to see what I’m talking about first hand. This newest HR technology either brings to […]

How Unions Are Using Mobile Messaging to Reach Your Employees

This is the second in a union organizing and communication series. Click here to read the first article and check out our webinar on how unions are using social media to communicate to your employees.  Mobile phones are miniature computers that serve as all-purpose communication tools and fit in the palm of your hand. It’s […]

7 Ways to Make a Great First Impression

First impressions can immediately energize or torpedo your networking opportunities.People will decide about you in a matter of seconds. There are always opportunities to perfect and enhance your presence at networking events, conferences, interviews or parties. Here are seven ways to make a great first impression: Prepare in advance Prepare and research before you head […]

Are Employers Listening? Twitter Hash Tags in Support of Raising #MinimumWage

This is a three post series discussing union communication, awareness and organization strategies.   Late last week just before the Labor Day holiday began I happened upon a hash tag from one of my favorite friendly new blogs at www.upworthy. I quickly saw that their #upchat hash tag was discussing the recent food service strikes […]

Negotiate Your Job Offer: Don’t Be Like The Other 49% of Workers Who Don’t

Did you know when you don’t negotiate a job offer you are missing out on a huge opportunity to gain benefits, such as more cash in your pocket? According to a recent CareerBuilder survey, 49 percent of job seekers don’t even bother to negotiate job offers. Instead, they end up accepting the offer immediately! This […]