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Blogging and HR Considerations

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OverviewBlogging as an HR ResourceUsing Blogs as a Recruiting ToolBlogs as a Retention ToolSome Cautionary Considerations

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Blogging as an HR ResourceGeneral HR Blogs

The HR Blog http://bostonworks.boston.com/blog/hr/

The HR Analyst Blog http://jasoncorsello.blogs.com

Workplace Prof Blog http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/laborprof_blog

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Blogging as an HR ResourceBenefits Blogs

Benefitsblog http://www.benefitscounsel.com/benefitsblog/

Employment Law Blogs Jottings by an Employer’s Lawyer

http://employerslawyer.blogspot.com

Recruitment/Staffing Hiring Revolution

http://www.hiring-revolution.com

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Blogging as a Recruitment ToolFinding Candidates

Employers scouring personal blogs for candidates http://blogs.msdn.com/heatherleigh/default.aspx Industries where competition is fierce tend to have the

most to gain – well educated, extensively networkedChecking Up on Them Luring Them In with Corporate Blogs

Authentic voice to extend the company’s brand as a progressive workplace

Vacancies and corporate culture “I wouldn’t mind working for them.”

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Blogging as a Retention ToolMeeting Intrinsic Motivation Needs

Competent Autonomous Relatedness

Minimize Onboarding Internal Blogs Enhance Communication; Share

Expertise and Information

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Some Cautionary ConsiderationsKnow Your Culture BEFORE You BlogChoose Employees with Blogger MentalityAvoid Legal Pitfalls and Employee Relations

Issues Doocing Establish Guidelines and Communicate Them

What are unique risks and concerns? Aligned with corporate culture.