The Granite State Human Resource Conference’s 2009 Human Capital Summit took place on Tuesday, May 12, in Manchester, NH, attracting nearly 300 professionals in HR, nearly 50 exhibitors, and a dozen or so sponsors. This year, the conference offered more HRCI credits than ever before- with a PHR or SPHR able to pick up 6.25 recertifications hours, and GPHR able to pick up 3.25. The day of professional development and networking was punctuated with a [...]
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Apr 172009
Thanks to Debra Wheatman for sharing this excellent article on the truly important issues to consider when creating your resume. Whether or not you’re currently looking for work, this is definitely worth the read! Drafting an effective résumé is key to contributing to a successful job search. Oftentimes, the résumé is the first thing a hiring manager reviews to determine your suitability for a potential opening. This first (and lasting) impression is critical; putting your [...]
It crossed my mind recently that employers should pay very close attention to which companies are hiring employees away from them. These companies represent your market competition. Two things you should be asking yourself: 1. If you are losing top talent to one specific competitor, why and what can you do about it? 2. Are you also hiring away top talent from you competitor, or is this a one way street? There's really no way [...]
Mar 302009
Okay… I’ve officially become a TwitterGeek! While I originally found this app to be a complete waste of time and silly creation, I’ve certainly come to admire it. There really are many ways in which Twitter can be of value, both personally and professionally. Yes, it can seem a bit odd. But if you give it a try, and be thoughtful about why you’re in this space, I think you’ll find it to be more [...]
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