Archive for May, 2011

Obviously, there are a lot of reasons the team over here at CareerBuilder is excited to be in Las Vegas this year for SHRM – spectacular food, shopping and shows, the chance to relive the epic skydiving Elvises scene from Honeymoon in Vegas, etc….but the chance to meet all of the conference attendees is at the top of that list. Continue reading

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• Posted by: Mary Lorenz on May 27, 2011
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• Categories: Events, SHRM 2011

Memorial Day weekend, the unofficial kick-off to summer, is upon us. Grills will be dusted off and fired up; burgers, brats and corn on the cob will be prepared; bikes will be ridden down ridiculously long paths; swimming pools will be cannonballed into; bathers will be sunned; time with family and friends will be had; and… work will be done? Continue reading

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• Posted by: Amy Chulik on May 26, 2011
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• Categories: Benefits, Employee Engagement, Employee Wellness, Retention, Survey Results

Do you ever wonder how companies like Google, Best Buy, P&G, Harrah’s, Dell, Starbucks and Sysco – to name just a few – consistently rank on Best Places to Work and Most Desirable Employers lists? It’s not just the fancy perks like free gourmet meals, stock options, on-site fitness facilities and flex schedules. Continue reading

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• Posted by: Will Emmons on May 25, 2011
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• Categories: Employee Engagement, Innovation, Insights & Trends, Retention, Talent Acquisition, Webinars

As anyone who has found themselves knees-deep in a friend’s tagged photos can tell you, social media sites can be addicting. So it’s no surprise that this newer medium scares the pants off of many companies, causing them to block sites like Facebook, Twitter and YouTube at the office. Continue reading

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• Posted by: Amanda Cornish on May 24, 2011
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• Categories: Employee Engagement, Social Media

In my work as a social media community manager for various companies, I spend a lot of time on the different platforms, and, oftentimes, even my less-than-delicate sensibilities are shocked. It’s no surprise that people on the Internet are ruder and cruder than they are in real life – they feel protected by the lack of face-to-face interaction in cyberspace. Continue reading

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• Posted by: Kristin Clifford on May 17, 2011
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• Categories: Social Media

Wikipedia defines frienemies as “either an enemy disguised as a friend or a partner who is simultaneously a competitor and rival.”   Think about it: In your experience, are recruiting and HR enemies disguised as friends, rivals, or true business partners?

Over the years, I have witnessed many organizations in which HR and recruiting are indeed frienemies. Continue reading

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• Posted by: Guest Contributor: Jennifer Way on May 16, 2011
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• Categories: Guest Contributor, Talent Acquisition

“Our employees are the heart and soul of our business and the reason we continue to enjoy prosperity and growth.”

In the following excerpt from CareerBuilder’s recent interview with Carl Albright, CEO of InfoCision, Albright reveals, among other things, his leadership philosophy, the impact people have on his business, and how a first-grader gave him his greatest leadership lesson. Continue reading

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• Posted by: Mary Lorenz on May 16, 2011
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• Categories: CareerBuilder Leadership Series, Leadership Development

My colleagues Melissa Murray Balsan and Venetta Linas Paris have already posted about the myth of, “If you build it, they will come.” But that’s not the only social media misconception that can drastically impact a company’s brand. Many businesses still believe that by avoiding social media they prevent individuals from expressing their views about their organization online. Continue reading

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• Posted by: Bridget Maiellaro on May 10, 2011
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• Categories: Employee Engagement, Social Media

Building an integrated recruitment strategy is a much different task today than it was three years ago. Human Resources executives have had to quickly adapt to a changing marketplace in which search engines and social media are becoming more effective platforms to source the best talent. Continue reading

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• Posted by: Stephanie Gaspary on May 10, 2011
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• Categories: Talent Acquisition, Webinars

“Our people know that what they do every day really matters, and they are all about making a difference.”

In the following excerpt from CareerBuilder’s recent interview with Glen Tullman, Chief Executive Officer of Allscripts, Tullman discusses the qualities that make for great employees – including adaptability, curiosity and empathy – and what it means to “be big and act small.” Continue reading

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• Posted by: Mary Lorenz on May 10, 2011
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• Categories: CareerBuilder Leadership Series, Leadership Development