Social Media Policies Catch On Worldwide
Be nice. Don’t pick fights. Own up to your mistakes. Treat others with respect and, above all, watch what you say. Sounds like advice your mom might give you—but it’s the crux of most social networking policies at companies around the globe.
Social Networking Use Soars in Workplaces Around the World
Employee use of social networking platforms soared at companies worldwide in 2011, with active use of games and applications tripling since 2010 as workers logged in for business and personal reasons, a recent report says.
Job Searching on Social Media? Take These Tips
According to Jobvite, LinkedIn accounts for 73 percent of hires through social media. So that little description at the top of your profile is not only your introduction, “it’s your chance to pitch yourself,” says marketing coach and career strategist Tim Tyrell-Smith.
How to Use Social Media to Find a Job
A 67-year-old man was worried that his age would hurt his job search. So, says Jessica Miller-Merrell, SPHR, “he sent out a simple e-mail to five people and attached his resume." Joey Price, PHR, of Jumpstart: HR likes to tell the story of a friend who mingled in a social setting with employees at the company where he wanted to work. Both landed jobs by networking. Today, people are discovering that using social media to network is the evolution of a tried and true method of job hunting.
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HR Has Active Role in Social Media Policies