IBM to Acquire Kenexa

Computer giant IBM has announced it will buy software company Kenexa. The deal will cost IBM $1.3 billion in cash, paying shareholders a 42% premium on Friday's closing, making it $46 a share.

Kenexa creates recruiting software that works through social networks and helps get companies in touch with talent. It also works to help employees collaborate on projects through similar tools.

According to the New York TImes, this move is IBM's attempt to make a bigger impact in the social...

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From: FinancialNewsOnline

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Nuke, social marketing suite to manage applications, analytics & CRM on social media

The web site : http://www.nukesuite.com

Nuke Suite is a new type of social marketing suite designed to accelerate the integration of social media into brands' marketing strategies.

The platform gives Community Managers the most innovative tools to become a central force within the marketing teams. Nuke offers unique features to optimise:

- all social marketing functions: community recruitment & qualifications through social applications, results measurement & leads tracking through Social...

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From: Nuke Suite - Social Marketing Platform

Related topics : social media marketing strategies / types of social media tools and applications / social media brand management / social media branding strategy / social media management tools

ATLAS by WORKLAND: A new generation, online talent acquisition platform!

WORKLAND ATLAS, Intelligent recruitment solutions, HR technologies & applicant tracking system (ATS)

https://WORKLAND.ca/en/

Recruit top talent fast & effectively, while decreasing costs. Hire the perfect candidates on WORKLAND with ATLAS, a new generation, intelligent talent acquisition platform that automates job posting and diffusion, instantly processes and prequalifies candidacies and allows recruiters to track candidate progress from beginning to end of the hiring process.

ATLAS by...

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From: Workland HR

Related topics : how effective are social networking sites for recruitment / social networking sites for recruiting

Referral recruitment via JobAmbassadors (English version)

Social media referral recruitment concept JobAmbassadors.com is a new and innovative way to fulfill any kind of job opening. We believe in connecting job opportunities and employees via via, using their social and professional network.

JobAmbassadors.com is an internet start-up bases in Arnhem, the Netherlands. And we make it easy to recruit employees using social media such as Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn en Google+.

More information: http://www.jobambassadors.com and...

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From: JobAmbassadors

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Leveraging Social Networks for Better Recruiting

At the Enterprise 2.0 conference, David Spark talks with Tony Treglia, SVP of Human Resources for Aviva North America, about the impact of social media on the recruiting process. He gives tips for job seekers on how to stand out from the crowd, and explains that there's a wisdom to the "holistic" approach of evaluating candidates.

More info about the Enterprise 2.0 conference is at:

http://www.e2conf.com

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From: DiceOutLoud

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How to use social media to engage with employers

This Tuesday Tip video features College Recruiter's Content Manager, Bethany Wallace. The 5-minute video provides tips for college students and recent grads who want to search for internships and entry-level jobs.

It's important to understand that according to an Aberdeen study, 73% of 18-34 year-olds found their last job through social networking. Networking online pays dividends in your job search. Using social media when networking online with potential employers is key.

Bethany Wallace...

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From: College Recruiter niche job search site

Related topics : how many college students use social networking sites / social media job search / social media network sites / online social media / social media jobs

Social media, privacy and staff recruitment.wmv

In this webinar, employment lawyer Richard Sinclair Richard addresses the legal issues and responsibilities of employers when reviewing social networking sites during the recruitment process including:

• Compliance with the Ontario Human Rights Code

• Reasonable expectation of privacy

• Five recommendation on steps and procedures for avoiding a complaint

No content should be relied upon as legal advice. If you require legal advice, you should retain qualified legal professionals to...

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From: Kelly Santini LLP

Related topics : social networking sites legal issues / social networking sites for recruitment / social media sites for recruitment