1. Smart Business Practices Blogging and HR Considerations

2. Smart Business Practices Overview Blogging as an HR Resource Using Blogs as a Recruiting Tool Blogs as a Retention Tool Some Cautionary Considerations

3. Smart Business Practices Blogging as an HR Resource General 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

4. Smart Business Practices Blogging as an HR Resource Benefits 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

5. Smart Business Practices Blogging as a Recruitment Tool Finding 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 networked Checking 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.”

6. Smart Business Practices Blogging as a Retention Tool Meeting Intrinsic Motivation Needs Competent Autonomous Relatedness Minimize Onboarding Internal Blogs Enhance Communication; Share Expertise and Information

7. Smart Business Practices Some Cautionary Considerations Know Your Culture BEFORE You Blog Choose Employees with Blogger Mentality Avoid Legal Pitfalls and Employee Relations Issues Doocing Establish Guidelines and Communicate Them What are unique risks and concerns? Aligned with corporate culture.