Posts under ‘For Employers’

This video has been through a number of iterations, but it reinforces the point that we are currently living through the type of seismic cultural and economic shifts that have been rarely seen in human history.
Spend a few minutes taking in the statistics, revelations and predictions that have seen this video receive over 6 [...]

This interesting presentation, by Daemon Digital, suggests that the way that we go about the business of recruiting is in for a shakeup. Or perhaps, more precisely, is GOING THROUGH a profound transformation.
Have you or your business used social media to attract or place staff? Do you know someone who has? How did that person [...]

Years ago I was told that a large percentage of jobs go unadvertised – recommendations are passed on through word of mouth – and before you know it, the vacancy is filled. Whenever I have been in charge of teams, I have certainly followed this approach – after all, I already trust and respect the [...]

Earlier this year I ran a very small survey to get a sense of the salary expectations of people working in the social media space. It was most interesting to me because the survey asked both employers and employees the same questions. And while I fully expected there to be a mismatch between the two [...]

If you are an employer of Gen Y staff, then you may think that you understand their mindset. This video suggests that what you see on the surface may easily be reversed - and provide a more accurate sense of Gen Y’s aspirations.

This is the first annual survey of employers and job seekers working in social media. It was carried out in early February 2009. While this poll has a small sample size, it is very targeted – receiving responses from those with direct practical experience. The majority of responses were received from Australia, with 10% of [...]

Over the past month I have been asked a number of times about salaries for social media related roles. While most of these questions have come from job seekers new to the workforce, some have also come from employers.
But rather than provide my own opinion, I thought it may be best to survey the market [...]

We all love to think about the future - to peer over the horizon and to wonder how what we see will affect our businesses and our lives. It is no different for employees or employers. On the one hand, those looking for new jobs are hoping to find opportunities; and on the other hand, [...]

Many people think that LinkedIn is only good for finding a job … or for researching the people who are about to interview you. But it is a whole lot more than this.
Social Media folks will understand the power of a network, but spend a surprisingly small amount of time tending to professional online networks [...]

As older, Baby Boomer workers begin to retire in the next 3-5 years, they will take with them a wealth of organisational and business knowledge. They will take with them the relationships that they have built up over a lifetime and the experience to understand how best, and when to activate those relationships in pursuit [...]