technology

The Continual Evolution of Recruiting Technology

I love technology. It has become the center of my work – not only in how I do my work, but the space where my work resides and thrives. For the many years that I have been involved in recruiting, I have had the great opportunity to witness the rapid uprising and adoption of technology [...]

February 26, 2013 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

When Tech Bends an Ear, Reach & Relevance Take a Back Seat

by Ray_anne

New Technology Development Comes in Waves One tech begats another, and so on. We, the interested humans, embrace what intrigues us or makes life easier or allows us to do our jobs better. But this is not true for all humans – there are those who are uninterested in such things. Many are happy enough with life the way it [...]

February 12, 2013 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Communicate With Speed: The Power and Opportunity of Twitter

by Ray_anne

Does Twitter Have You Stumped? Do You Tweet? Many of my friends do not tweet. Only a few members of my family do. It is not relevant to them - yet. So, I understand when scoffers scoff and skeptics skep. But I see and have benefited from the power and opportunity behind Twitter. Communicate and with speed. I was check daily [...]

February 7, 2013 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Risk as Possibility: A Futuristic View

by Ray_anne

I am dating myself when I share this story. I guess I do with every story. When I was in first grade, my class, along with thousands of other classes around the country, watched a lunar landing on a fuzzy black and white television. Even as a six-year old, that I was able to comprehend [...]

November 11, 2012 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

No Trick, Just Treat: Imagine the Next Ten Years!

by Ray_anne

Social Before It was Cool I started writing when I was eight years old. I liked a boy; he was eight, too. I was overwhelmed by my feelings. His name was Bradley and he had dark hair and was really good at kickball. I wrote a song about him on my guitar. No one knew I [...]

October 31, 2012 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

“Big Data is Getting Bigger” – HOT Trend #4 in Recruiting Technology

by Ray_anne

Those in charge of recruiting efficiencies consistently seek for ways to do their job better and keep their organizations staffed with quality hires providing quality services or products. Innovation has sparked the creative minds of long-standing, successful companies, as well as bolstered opportunity for start-ups to step up to the plate and hit it out of the park. **In [...]

October 6, 2012 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

“Search is Getting Easier” – HOT Trend #5 in Recruiting Technology

by Ray_anne

Those in charge of recruiting efficiencies consistently seek for ways to do their job better and keep their organizations staffed with quality hires providing quality services or products. Innovation has sparked the creative minds of long-standing, successful companies, as well as bolstered opportunity for start-ups to step up to the plate and hit it out of the park. In [...]

October 5, 2012 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Recruiting Technology – The HOT Trends

by Ray_anne

Tech has changed everything… Those in charge of recruiting efficiencies consistently seek for ways to do their job better and keep their organizations staffed with quality hires providing quality services or products. Innovation has sparked the creative minds of long-standing, successful companies, as well as bolstered opportunity for start-ups to step up to the plate and hit it out [...]

October 4, 2012 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Defining Moments and What They Mean

by Ray_anne

There are moments in our lives that define. They define who we are, who we will become, where we have been, what our existence is/was all about. And they are not just one, they are not confined to one moment or one day. They usually occur during memorable or important occasions. The birth of a baby, the death of a parent, a new job, or [...]

October 3, 2012 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

The Technology Storm: Where We Learn

by Ray_anne

Did you catch the Wave? Do you even remember it? Just two short years ago, Google gave WAVE a proper goodbye. I never jumped on the Google Wave bandwagon; I tried it once, it just didn’t appeal to me and I could see that in order for it to truly work, work well, that many - a lot - practically everyone had to adopt it [...]

October 2, 2012 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Technology: Finding the Better Way

by Ray_anne

HR Tech. What is it really? Are we talking about the latest software? The newest ATS with the best functionality? Perhaps it is the best mobile app that, with the push of a button, allows you to see the job seekers sitting in the food court of your local mall. Maybe it is the clearest [...]

October 1, 2012 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

The Importance of Technological Flexibility.

by Ray_anne

Machines. My home printer will be the death of me. It is the most temperamental piece of crappy technology I have ever owned. If I click print in just the right way, then what I need will be printed, no problem. But if, for any reason, something goes slightly awry, my life turns into instant chaos, one [...]

August 24, 2012 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Technology Will Not Replace a Handshake

by Ray_anne

Every single day there is a question that rolls around in my head. It must be a question for others as well, as it is asked online and in numerous blogs. This question addresses technology and the future of it. Where is it going? How will it affect what we do? Will it cause us to [...]

August 13, 2012 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Social Technology Changes the Way we Do Business

by Ray_anne

Or does it? Thirteen years ago a friend told me about an internet site where our group of friends could share our vacation pictures. I had never heard of such a thing but was intrigued. I did a bit more research and created a group on the site specifically for our friends who vacationed [...]

July 22, 2012 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Battling Menopause and Technology: Get Outta My Way!

by Ray_anne

Today, my youngest daughter turned 17. How can that be? I remember being 17. Like it was yesterday… Each day brings new challenges to face and conquer. Whether or not you are able to triumph depends upon not only skill but also resolve. Distractions line the way, as does discouragement. And as you age or [...]

July 12, 2012 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Most Important Business Tool? Internet.

by Ray_anne

Many businesses have embraced social media. There are some who have flocked to it like sheep. In particular, the recruiting industry has proven to embrace new technology quicker than most. Back when I made my recruiter debut, we were still mailing job descriptions and collateral material via postal service / stamp / envelope / letterhead to [...]

July 10, 2012 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Failure is Nature’s Plan

by Ray_anne

Retention efforts require complete submersion in company culture

“Failure is nature’s plan to prepare you for great responsibilities.” -Napoleon Hill Five years ago, I worked on a retention campaign within a small technology start-up company. I loved my job and it was made even better by the fact that I hired most of the people on the floor that I daily walked. And [...]

March 28, 2012 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Everyone in Business is an Adrenaline Junkie

by Ray_anne

I guess you could say I am a risk-taker When I was six years old, I was a holy terror on roller skates, the jungle gym, and bicycle. I remember swinging around and around on the monkey bars, first whipping around on one leg and then soon graduated to both legs, knees bent over the bar. [...]