1. 1. Kate Gamble | alstin communications http://web.archive.org/web/20130310072058/http://blog.alstin.com/author/kate-gamble[1/31/2014 8:51:54 AM] THE POWER OF DONE. About The Daily Update Favorite Things Water Cooler ABOUT AUTHOR: KATE GAMBLE POSTS BY KATE GAMBLE Website http://www.alstin.com Description Known to have her hands in a ton of things at one time - Kate is a confessed news junkie and proud Deans List grad. Whether shes working the PR or HR side of her brain, her computers mouse or her Dremel (she makes handcrafted jewelry too!), Kate delivers the energy, commitment, and detail-orientation that are a perfect mix for Alstin. How to Hire the right Talent Posted on February 27, 2012 | No Comments An article posted to Inc.com titled, How To Spot Innovative Hires reveals some suggestions on how to make sure your company chooses the right candidate for any position, including some... Continue Reading... Using Pinterest to Reinforce your Brand Posted on February 20, 2012 | No Comments Two weeks ago our very own Dalia Gonzalez covered Why Women Love Pinterest on our blog, but did you know that the Army does too? And it wouldnt be a... Continue Reading... The Interview Blues: A List of Things you are Doing Wrong During Interviews Posted on February 13, 2012 | No Comments Youve submitted a countless number of resumes and cover letters, stumbled your way through phone screenings and met potential employers during interviews time and time again, but still havent managed... Continue Reading... Why You Should Be Using Facebook In Your Recruiting Efforts Now Posted on February 6, 2012 | No Comments While we tend to stress the importance of social media in HR, some companies and organizations still arent interested or come up with the same excuses on why they dont... Categories Favorite Things The Daily Update Uncategorized Water Cooler Authors Anne Hillman Annette DeHaven brendenconcannon Christy Parker Jamie Davids janellesetzer Jay Scheuerle Jennifer Hitchens Kate Gamble Melissa Sweeney Migdalia Gonzalez Alstin Communications 176Like Search... Search
2. 2. Kate Gamble | alstin communications http://web.archive.org/web/20130310072058/http://blog.alstin.com/author/kate-gamble[1/31/2014 8:51:54 AM] Continue Reading... Should your company be sharing more? Posted on January 30, 2012 | No Comments InformationWeek.com has presented us with an unusual study that proves that utilizing social media is actually better for gaining control over your privacy than not. But how is this possible,... Continue Reading... The Benefits of Blogging Posted on January 25, 2012 | 1 Comment So youre in the middle of your professional career and you want to sharpen your skills, or maybe, youre a job seeker and you happen to find yourself with some... Continue Reading... Responding to Online Criticism the Right Way Posted on January 16, 2012 | No Comments Last night I went to a Mexican restaurant that very recently opened in town. While the food was fantastic, the service was a little off and it made the experience... Continue Reading... Taking Attitude and Personality into Consideration when Hiring Posted on January 9, 2012 | 1 Comment According to an article titled Want better employees? Ask better questions in job interviews posted to TheGlobeandMail.com, hiring manager should take more time asking questions that not only measure a... Continue Reading... How Please and Thank You Go a Long Way in the Workplace Posted on January 3, 2012 | No Comments As we are coming to the end of another long year, it is easy to forget the basic manners we were taught as children and apply them to the workplace.... Continue Reading... Choosing to Hire Failures Posted on December 12, 2011 | No Comments An article recently posted to the Harvard Business Review titled, Why I Hire People Who Fail reveals how Jeffrey Stibel, Chairman and CEO of Dun & Bradstreet Credibility Corp., reveals... Continue Reading... Managing Stress as a Leader Posted on December 5, 2011 | No Comments In the workplace there is frequently a sense of urgency that can sometimes hurt employees and production as opposed to help them. While you might think as a boss, manager... Continue Reading... Mike Schluth Mike Tedesco Nicole Ballinger Patty Cara Stephen Anderson Tony Rosato Get interactive with Alstin. www.alstin.com Hello a-team! March 2013 M T W T F S S Jan 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
3. 3. Kate Gamble | alstin communications http://web.archive.org/web/20130310072058/http://blog.alstin.com/author/kate-gamble[1/31/2014 8:51:54 AM] New hire mistakes & how to avoid them Posted on November 28, 2011 | No Comments In an article recently posted on US News Money titled, 10 Faux Pas to Avoid When Starting a New Job, new hire mistakes range from poor etiquette to poor dress... Continue Reading... Bosses that shouldnt be bosses Posted on November 21, 2011 | No Comments CBS Money Watch recently posted an article on the Three types of bosses that should be fired, offering hiring managers some incite on who they should avoid making an offer... Continue Reading... Are time clocks a way of the past? Posted on November 14, 2011 | No Comments A recent article posted to CNNMoney titled, How flexible work actually works delves into some workplace issues such as time clocks and sick leave, offering suggestions based on what a... Continue Reading... Tips on How to Wow with Your Presentation Posted on November 7, 2011 | No Comments An article recently posted to Fast Company titled, Giving Kick-Ass Presentations In The Age Of Social Media shares 7 tips on how to create impressive presentations for the tech savvy.... Continue Reading... Happy Halloween! Is your lack of social media savvy scary? Posted on October 31, 2011 | No Comments If you answered yes then you might want to reevaluate what youre tweeting. While not every company has jumped onto the social media bandwagon, there are many that are starting... Continue Reading... How Undercover Boss really has changed thinking Posted on October 24, 2011 | No Comments An article posted on Inc.com titled, Sheldon Yellen: Why I Went on Undercover Boss follows Sheldon Yellens experience when he decided to go undercover to gain more insight on his... Continue Reading... What overqualified translates to today Posted on October 17, 2011 | No Comments According to an article on BusinessNewsDaily.com, hiring managers should start thinking more carefully before they remove an applicant from their potential pool of candidates simply because they are what appears... Continue Reading...
4. 4. Kate Gamble | alstin communications http://web.archive.org/web/20130310072058/http://blog.alstin.com/author/kate-gamble[1/31/2014 8:51:54 AM] Is working from home right for everyone? Posted on October 11, 2011 | No Comments While some enjoy the so-called perks of working from home, many employees never get this opportunity or option. At some point we all roll out of bed in the morning... Continue Reading... Using Twitter? Have a seat on the couch and tell us how you feel. Posted on October 3, 2011 | No Comments According to a Wired Science article titled, Twitter-Mining Captures Global Mood Patterns, social scientists have discovered that individuals tend to display mood patterns throughout the day using tweets and other... Continue Reading... How Job Hopping Can Sometimes Be Helpful Posted on September 26, 2011 | No Comments While many companies are looking to retain their talent, sometimes a job just doesnt fit. Whether it is because of a lack of recognition, lack of pay or the job... Continue Reading... How your business can take advantage of Facebook now Posted on September 19, 2011 | No Comments According to an article posted to USA Today titled, Facebook wants to be big among small businesses Facebook will be offering businesses a chance to advertise on the popular social... Continue Reading... Cant seem to get a social media budget? Heres how to convince that its necessary. Posted on September 12, 2011 | No Comments Social media in the workplace is still, unfortunately, not entirely accepted in all companies and organizations. Some dont see the value, others dont want to take the time to learn... Continue Reading... Getting a hold of yourself in the workplace Posted on September 6, 2011 | No Comments Stressed at your job? Taking on too much than you can handle? Tired of the office politics that seem inescapable and detrimental? An article recently posted to the Atlanta Business... Continue Reading... How to successfully blend current events with your social media seamlessly Posted on August 29, 2011 | No Comments SmartBlog recently posted 6 tips to integrating current events with your social media to stay current and knowledgeable for your readers; and what better time than right after an East... Continue Reading...
5. 5. Kate Gamble | alstin communications http://web.archive.org/web/20130310072058/http://blog.alstin.com/author/kate-gamble[1/31/2014 8:51:54 AM] Retaining Talent- How to keep your employees happy Posted on August 22, 2011 | No Comments SHRM.org recently posted an article titled, Benefits, Advancement Key to Worker Happiness, Report Says revealing results from a study on employee satisfaction. While this might come as a surprise to... Continue Reading... Social Media Blues Posted on August 15, 2011 | No Comments Consultant and professional Chris Brogan recently took time to write a blog about Social Media Fatigue and how some companies, for lack of better wording, just arent doing it right.... Continue Reading... Keeping the creative juices flowing by getting creative Posted on July 25, 2011 | No Comments Great companies often thrive on keeping a certain momentum. Perhaps that means, maintaining a number of sales each year to meet a quota, or keeping up with new technologies and... Continue Reading... Getting control in the workplace Posted on July 21, 2011 | No Comments Are you feeling irritated at work lately? Easily annoyed, perhaps? Maybe a little bit too anxious, or even like youre drowning with a never-ending stream of tasks? While this might... Continue Reading... How to Enchant your Employees Posted on July 11, 2011 | No Comments Job-hopping seems to be more prevalent than ever as many job seekers took whatever they could find during the recession and might now be re-evaluating those decisions with things starting... Continue Reading... When a customer isnt a good fit Posted on July 6, 2011 | No Comments While some businesses are starting to get busy and struggling to keep up with old clients providing new work, its important to remember that not every customer is a good... Continue Reading... Swallowing Your Pride and Hiring Real Talent Posted on June 27, 2011 | No Comments Lets face it: a hiring managers job is tough. Its not easy to find someone out there in a pool of thousands of applicants who fits. And we dont just... Continue Reading...
6. 6. Kate Gamble | alstin communications http://web.archive.org/web/20130310072058/http://blog.alstin.com/author/kate-gamble[1/31/2014 8:51:54 AM] How to tell when its time to move on Posted on June 20, 2011 | No Comments Whether youre an experienced vet in the workplace or a recent grad looking to make a name for yourself, there is one issue that employees likely experience at least once... Continue Reading... Business cards a way of the past? Posted on June 13, 2011 | 1 Comment You hand them out at interviews, lunches, meetings, trade shows and networking events, but considering the technology available today are business cards becoming a way of the past? In a... Continue Reading... Getting what you want out of a job search Posted on June 8, 2011 | No Comments When was the last time you actually thought about interview questions and about how they apply to you? Hundreds of thousands of unemployed individuals are searching for a job right... Continue Reading... Think youre short-staffed? Heres how to tell. Posted on May 31, 2011 | No Comments In light of the recent recession that much of the country is still recuperating from its a fact that many companies cut back in order to stay afloat and weather... Continue Reading... Breaking Down Problems in the Workplace Posted on May 16, 2011 | No Comments An article recently posted to the Harvard Business Review blog titled, Small Wins and Feeling Good establishes one of the best ways to help tackle obstacles by dissecting them into... Continue Reading... Using Facebook Ads to Get New Hires Posted on May 11, 2011 | No Comments Facebook is not only used as a social networking tool, but it also serves as a massive online medium for advertising to all kinds of people internationally. While several retail... Continue Reading... Solutions for Lessening the Workplace Burden Posted on May 2, 2011 | No Comments During the recession several companies, in an effort to stay afloat, went through the unfortunate and painful process of lay-offs, which isnt easy for the employer or employees. That being... Continue Reading... All is fair in Internet Reputation
7. 7. Kate Gamble | alstin communications http://web.archive.org/web/20130310072058/http://blog.alstin.com/author/kate-gamble[1/31/2014 8:51:54 AM] Posted on April 25, 2011 | No Comments A few months ago we posted a blog about Honestly.com, a website that allows employers to rate employees and potentially rate them poorly on a public forum. But lets be... Continue Reading... Recruiters Seeking Executives Posted on April 18, 2011 | No Comments An article recently posted to Fistful of Talent titled, Recruiters Dont Own Executive Recruiting evaluates the role of the Human Resources Recruiter when a company is in need of a... Continue Reading... Coping with the workload Posted on April 11, 2011 | No Comments While there are signs that the economy is improving and that companies are beginning to hire again, if you happened to be one of the lucky ones able to hold... Continue Reading... Got spam? Job seekers and employers beware Posted on April 4, 2011 | 2 Comments If you are currently a job seeker in the tri-state area, chances are you have used the staffing agency The Creative Group to help find the position that youre looking... Continue Reading... Taking tips from Cleopatra Posted on March 28, 2011 | No Comments An article recently posted on Bnet.com titled, Cleopatras Three Cant Miss Tips for Business Success reveals a few tips from the Queen of Egypt that might shed some light on... Continue Reading... Battling Nervous Energy in the Workplace Posted on March 21, 2011 | No Comments Remember back in grade school, when you anxiously sat at your desk awaiting the next spelling quiz? Or perhaps, the idea of getting up in front of class to complete... Continue Reading... The Perfect Boss Posted on March 14, 2011 | No Comments A New York Times article titled, Googles Quest to Build a Better Boss by Adam Bryant explains how Google decided to try to analyze performance reviews, feedback surveys and nominations... Continue Reading... Finding the Right Talent Doing Something Posted on March 7, 2011 | No Comments
8. 8. Kate Gamble | alstin communications http://web.archive.org/web/20130310072058/http://blog.alstin.com/author/kate-gamble[1/31/2014 8:51:54 AM] About Arras WordPress ThemeCopyright alstin communications. All Rights Reserved. Older Entries Six Flags America in Prince Georges County, Maryland is exploring a different way to find the right applicant. Were looking for the most engaging, outgoing people, said Julia Filz, the... Continue Reading... So you got the job. Now learn how to keep it. Posted on February 28, 2011 | No Comments After youve spent time crafting your cover letters, sending out what seemed like hundreds of resumes and going on interview after interview, youve finally landed the job that youve been... Continue Reading... If you dont have anything nice to say Posted on February 21, 2011 | No Comments In case you missed it- early this month a Pennsylvania high school English teacher became so frustrated with issues she was experiencing with her students, that she decided to publicly... Continue Reading... Improving and Maintaining Employer-Employee Relationships Posted on February 14, 2011 | No Comments Thinking about your sweetheart all day? Anticipating that special, romantic candlelit dinner after work? Ah, yes- its February 14th, which means for many that love is in the air and... Continue Reading...