I have made a slight change to the name of my blog. Instead of just HR stuff I have decided to include the technology stuff (as this interests me almost more than the HR stuff). On a side note I have rediscovered Redgum (not the tree, the band). If you have not heard of themContinue reading “Blog name change”
Category Archives: Blogging
Old article on blogs in the workplace
I was just searching Google and found this old but relevant article on blogs in the workplace. Worth a read.
The Blogger on the Payroll
I found this at Scoble’s blog. Following on from Joyce Park’s firing two weeks ago a fantastic article from Clickz on the impact corproate blogging is having. The up shot, as I mentioned, seems to be to have a clear policy on blogging within your enterprise. If you do not, like Microsoft, then it isContinue reading “The Blogger on the Payroll”
Corporate blogging @ IBM
Another blog from a regular blogger who has now joined to growing ranks of corporate bloggers dive into mark talks about his initial thoughts of blogging for IBM. He talks about being careful about the content, in your personal blog as well as the corporate one. What will he write about on the IBM blog,Continue reading “Corporate blogging @ IBM”
More on Friendster, blogs, and terminations
It seems that Joyce Park’s firing has caused a major stir within the technology ranks across the US. Several news organisations have picked up on the issue:- Broadband Reports.Com News.Com ZDNet I wonder if it will make the Australian press, I guess time will tell. A search on Bloglines on “Fired for Blogging” shows manyContinue reading “More on Friendster, blogs, and terminations”
Employee Internet Usage Policy
This morning when I checked my email I got my weekly subscription to Workforce.com, sometimes it has an interesting article or link. Today what got my interest was an Employee Internet Usage Policy. After yesterday’s entry on being fired for blogging it seemed a good follow up. While the policy comes from the US andContinue reading “Employee Internet Usage Policy”
Fired for blogging?
I read Jeremy Zawodny’s blog for several reasons, none of which typically has to do with HR or HR software or even the usage of technology within HR so I was interested to find his entry on someone being fired for blogging. I followed his links to read the story from the lady in question.Continue reading “Fired for blogging?”
Blogs in business?
It seems like every major organisation is now has a blog published by executives, the latest seems to be Sun President Jonathan Schwartz. Will blogs has a long term impact on the way we work? Many (including myself) felt instant messaging would be the next big thing, while it still could be, for the momentContinue reading “Blogs in business?”
My effort in the SOE Challenge
This might be late but, I firmly believe better late than never. If you are interested in Nigritude Ultramarine have a read. There is a whole lot going on about the pros and cons fo Google and other search engine. You can find more info about the challenge at DarkBlue. Ok, not relevant to HRContinue reading “My effort in the SOE Challenge”
Good morning world
As l write this morning l am standing at the station waiting for my train (which in Sydney these days can be a long exercise) using my Three phone. Why would l do such a thing? Mainly to see how it works. My thoughts are if it is easy more people might take it upContinue reading “Good morning world”
Michael Specht 