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Are we all a bit like Felix?

When it comes to Social Media for HR, are we a bit like Felix Baumgartner? Standing on the edge of space, waiting to leap? He set the world record for skydiving an estimated 39 kilometres (24 mi), reaching an estimated speed of 1357.64 km/h (843.6 mph), or Mach 1.25, on 14 October 2012, and became…
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Who’s looking for what?

The idea behind Pactive is to make the best use of a range of approaches. Because, while one of the many techniques, media or platforms out there might deliver the people you need, I think that it’s more likely that you’ll need a blend of different strategies to attract the people you want. That’s why…
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Huge thanks to…

So, here we are. Pactive is more than just an idea, or a plan. It’s here. Of course, I’ve been working in Recruitment and HR support for many years – doing great work with some great people. Their trust in me and the services I offer is beyond gratifying. Without them, Pactive wouldn’t exist now.…
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Award

And the award goes to…

No, not the Oscars. It’s not the Baftas either. It’s time for the awards that HR professionals are really interested in. And as a judge, I’m waiting to be impressed. It’s time for us to show off to our peers, and share a bit of brilliance. Of course, it’s not just an excuse to shout…
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Getting help

Just a quick tip – throughout all the training I’ve done, it always strikes me that information from LinkedIn just doesn’t sink in for many HR teams. The fact is that there are so many features and tools that many people don’t – or can’t – use. But if you ever get stuck, LinkedIn has…
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What’s your LinkedIn Talent Brand Index?

For a time, Employer Branding was an idea that only the big boys worried about – but it soon became standard practice for organisations of all shapes and sizes to pay close attention to the way their employer values and personality are communicated. Today, a strong Employer Brand is a must – a foundation for…
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When LinkedIn comes to town

The team from LinkedIn are in town and gearing up to dazzle the Edinburgh HR community with a new array of gadgets and gizmos. From what we’ve seen, some of these new features will be great. Others will be ok. Some will save time, others will create admin. Some will be great for recruiters, others…
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Digital Technology

Data goes big

Even the most every-day activities in HR create a lot of data – and many (if not most) companies don’t know how to use it to their best advantage. It might sound odd, but I’ve always loved data. Use it right and it’ll prove points, backs-up arguments and rubber-stamps activity. Put simply, data handled well…
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Old hands, new name.

This week, we’ve been giving form to an idea – turning Pactive from an idea into a visible team. But to say we’re a brand new business would be to ignore a wealth of experience. To put it briefly, in the last 18 months, we’ve: • Created a complete HR social strategy, from first thoughts…
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