How can social media become a tool for business? Although it has become part of the Sales Model, how often have you still heard that question raised? Here’s a brief look at two examples using Facebook to further develop the relationship with the customer – adding depth and creating a personal bond. At the WeatherRead… Read more »
A post by Patra Frame, HR Strategist for ClearedJobs.Net I often am asked to recommend a ‘good recruiter’ (aka headhunter) by someone who is in job search mode. Recruiters in search firms can be a useful asset in your network. But they are rarely the answer to your job search! Even if you already haveRead… Read more »
So what do you think about making resolutions at the beginning of a new year? Do you find them helpful or not? How have you done in the past in keeping them? I’ve never been big on them, though I do often take the occasion to reflect on the year just passed and what IRead… Read more »
I have been known to ask customers and associates, “What was the best thing you learned?” at regular intervals. Jack Gates asked me what I would post as the best thing I had learned in 2010 as we were setting blogging goals for next year. Here are three. Multiple Landing Pages – When I figureRead… Read more »
Over the past few weeks people have been in touch with me about what happened in their city during the open data hackathon. I wanted to share some of their stories so that people can see the potential around the event. Here are a few that really struck me: If you get a moment aRead… Read more »
I’m so excited! Only three days left before I quit mail. The last days I’ve been very busy unsubscribe newsletters, answer the last emails and finding smart solutions to productivity. The only thing I have to do is writing down my out-of-mail reply. Your suggestions are welcome! And finally, on New Year’s day it’s timeRead… Read more »
GovLoop and its members recently put together a fantastic slideshow — “Best of GovLoop 2010 and Beyond.” It highlights our successes and that’s wonderful. What we have not done is illustrate and discuss the 2010 let downs of Gov 2.0. This is a very important step we must take. Understanding what went wrong is atRead… Read more »
I have a question I’d like to ask: As a Operations Manager in a Government Contracting firm, what – in your viewpoint – is missing from Human Resources? What elements of Human Resources does a HR Practitioner needs to know about ‘the rest of the company’ and the departments or elements within a government contractingRead… Read more »
Today is the last day of my career in Government, which came in two parts (1971-92 and 2003-now), separated by 11 years in the Private Sector. I have had the wonderful opportunity to have worked with many talented, dedicated, and otherwise great people (present company included). I’ve admired your dedication and expertise, and am gratefulRead… Read more »
A year ago, I launched our government organizations facebook page. We have over 15,000 members and by extension, all their immediate family, not to mention friends and others interested in our organization. That number should be in excess of 50,000 people. After one year, we have 1,500 followers on facebook. Now I’ve read the literatureRead… Read more »