SHRM’s Social-Media Presence Members of the Society of Human Resource Management can connect with…

SHRM’s Social-Media Presence

Members of the Society of Human Resource Management can connect with the organization’s resources and with one another online, thanks to several applications of social media:

• SHRM has a Twitter account (http://twitter.com/shrm), so members can sign up for the group’s Twitter feed.

• At the SHRM website, the SHRM Blog (http://blog.shrm.org) gives members a place to read the organization’s latest thoughts and get involved in the conversation by reading and posting comments.

• Also at the website, SHRM has established its own member sonly social network called SHRM Connect (http:// community .shrm.org). Those who join the network can meet other SHRM members online and trade ideas. SHRM’s features include search capabilities and e-mail alerts so members can look up and be aware of discussions on topics of interest.

• Another way to participate in member discussions at the website is to visit HR Talk (http:// shrm.org/hrtalk), a discussion forum where members can post questions and answers in various HR subject areas.

• SHRM has a members-only group on LinkedIn, the careers networking site. The SHRM Group has more than 2,000 members.

Questions

1. Do you use Twitter or LinkedIn? Would you be interested in seeing career-related information in social media such as these?

2. How might participating in online discussion groups help you in your career?