04
Dec

Tech Tool Tuesday: Brilliant Education Resources for Teachers

I’m no expert – just a classic early adopter who loves to spread the word about brilliant technology tools like social media platforms, resources, apps and more. Every Tuesday I’ll share a tool that I’ve tried or learned about recently, to help you decide what tools you would like to try. I’d love your suggestions on tools …
21
Oct

What makes a social workplace?

Last week, I had a fabulous opportunity to chat with Donna Messer of ConnectUs Canada on her BlogTalk Radio show. We discussed Impact99 Social Workplace Summit and the 8 Guiding Principles of a Social Workplace that Christine McLeod and I have developed after hundreds of hours of interviews, research and learning from thought leaders in the world of …
15
Jun

A New Consideration For Termination – Social Media and HR

If you have read my blog over the past year or seen Impact99, you likely realize that I am uber-passionate about the need for HR to grab hold of social media, learn about it, understand how it can affect their organization, and how they can use it internally to create more connected, innovative workplaces. There is so much magic that can be created …
12
Jun

Your CEO, Your Grandmother, and a Customer See Your Post… Social Media in the Workplace

Sounds like the start of a really bad joke. The thing is, if you don’t think about those three people before posting something on social media, the joke could be on you. You’ve probably heard the famous Cisco case where a candidate was hired, then tweeted: Cisco just offered me a job! Now I have to weigh the utility of a fatty paycheck against …
25
May

Social Workplace Tools

Social media is a fundamental change in the way we communicate with customers, businesses, friends, and coworkers. Organizations who are embracing social media in the workplace are seeing great returns as their teams are more productive, collaborative, connected, and innovative. On the Social Media Pearls Voice of America radio show on May 24th, 2012, …
10
Apr

Guest Post: The Top Social Media Networks for Businesses

How do I attract more customers? As a business owner, chances are you have asked yourself this question many times.  A recent Citibank survey found that 40% of small business owners intend to use social media networks to market and expand their business in 2012.  It’s understandable if you are a little hesitant about getting started. To help calm …
04
Apr

Twitter Infographic – Twitter Style

Infographics are all the rage, and this was so simple that I just had to share. Go to  visual.ly , enter your twitter info, create your own personal twitter infographic! Somewhat accurate, and totally cute! OK now stop admiring my goofy grin or winding why I’m only 8.68% interesting, and go and create your own! Tweet it to me @pamelamaeross …
21
Mar

Innovative HR | Social Media Policy or Guidelines

Social media is a little scary. I have been asked a few times at recent speaking engagements – “how can we get rid of Twitter?” Or “how long do you think this whole thing is going to be around? My thought… it’s not going anywhere – and your customers and employees are there, so if you’re not, you’re …