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HR 101: The history of LinkedIn

HR Brew

One year later, on May 5, 2003, Hoffman launched LinkedIn with co-founders Allen Blue, Konstantin Guericke, Eric Ly, and Jean-Luc Vaillant. The platform ended its first month of operation with 4,500 members. The dotcom bubble had burst, and it was a time of career uncertainty for many, particularly in the tech industry. Fast-forward.

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HR 101: The history of the résumé

HR Brew

As technology advanced over the coming decades, so did the résumé, Cassimy wrote. Faxed résumés gave way to emailed ones, and thanks to the founding of LinkedIn in 2003 —as well as other digital recruiting tools—HR had a virtual treasure trove of résumés at their fingertips. Fast-forward. So, what do you think, HR pros?

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How this CPO broke into the C-suite after a decade as a stay-at-home mom

HR Brew

Fast-forward more than 30 years, including a decade-long break to be a stay-at-home mom, and Hartigan is now the chief people officer (CPO) at Kantata, a 500-person, remote-first software company. In 2003, with four children at home, Hartigan had a wake-up call. Stepping out and in. Merging and moving a new team forward.

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How IT Consulting Firm BNB Has Gained Insights and Increased Profitability

Workday

IT consulting company Business Network Builders (BNB), founded in 2003, is a leading technology services organization that, true to its name, has experienced strong growth and now has operating subsidiaries in Argentina, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Switzerland, and the UK. We’ve also enhanced employee engagement and satisfaction.

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Top Outplacement Firms: A List for Buyers of Outplacement

Careerminds

Know what to look for in these outplacement firms that will enable them to properly support your laid off employees through their career transitions. In today’s world, this means using digital tools and a tech-driven approach alongside more personalized, face-to-face support to give you and your employees the best of both worlds.

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5 Powerful Employee Engagement Models That Leaders Should Know

Vantage Circle

This is where the need for employee engagement models comes in. Investing in your people is the central idea behind employee engagement. Similarly, demotivated employees are bad news for any business. For any leader, it is vital to ensure that any source of employee discontent is promptly taken care of. Not Engaged.

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How Can HR Combat Workplace Bullying?

HR Daily Advisor

Bullies often target employees or coworkers that exhibit a desire to cooperate and have a nonconfrontational interpersonal style. The Workplace Bullying Institute’s 2003 survey shows the top five health-related issues that targets experience as a result of being bullied are: Anxiety, stress, excessive worry. Bully Targets.