In just one year, smartphone ownership in the U.S. grew by 16 percent, from 45 percent in 2012 to 61 percent in 2013, according to research conducted by the Pew Internet & American Life Project. In addition to making calls, texting, using social media, and browsing the Internet, people are using their mobile devices for […]
With nearly three-quarters of online adults in the United States using social media, employers are eager to better tap this large potential talent pool for their next great employees. Leveraging social media can be a very savvy move for organizations, especially those looking to fill professional-level positions, given that 72 percent of these online adults […]
In a recent survey, more than three-quarters of employers reported that they are using social media as part of their overall recruitment efforts—a strategy that makes a great deal of sense, given that 72 percent of online adults are using social networking sites like Facebook, Google+, Twitter, and Instagram. But while integrating social media into […]
In the last few years, social media has transformed from what may have been a temporary fad to a very real, established part of life in the 21st century. In a recent poll conducted by the Pew Internet & American Life Project, nearly three-quarters of online adults report that they are using social networking sites. […]
Over the last few years, the exponential spread of social media for both professional and personal use has forced many transportation companies to better define the role of these sites within their organizations. Many employers in the transportation industry are finding social media to be a useful tool in recruiting, since social media can be […]
The topic of social media remains top-of-mind for many employers. As adoption rates of social media continue to cross generational boundaries and new sites emerge, employers are struggling to remain ahead of the curve and better define how their organizations use social media. In an era where social media increasingly influences, and in some instances, […]
