#theafterchat - A Discussion with Social Media Experts

Concurrent Session

Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill

Monday 03/05/2012 03:45 PM - 05:15 PM

1.50 HR Credit

Focus Areas:

Communication Strategies

Recruiting & New Media

Workplace Application:

Bring practical social media solutions back to your workplace that can immediately impact your productivity as an HR professional.

Social media is user driven, founded on collaboration and conversation. Many HR professionals, recruiters in particular, are fairly advanced in their use of social media, leveraging the latest and greatest tools to improve efficiency in hiring and employee engagement. During this informal discussion, a group of professionals with backgrounds in HR and related professions will share their personal perspectives and experiences with social media to demonstrate how employees can act as effective brand ambassadors and what role HR can play in your organization’s social media strategy. The panel will answer your questions ranging from how to get started on social media to minimizing the risks of social media in your workplace.

Moderator: Aliah Wright, manager, on-line editor, SHRM, Alexandria, Va.

Panelists:

Eric B. Meyer, attorney, Dilworth Paxson, LLP, Philadelphia, Pa.
Jody Katz Pritikin, Esq., attorney, Katz Consulting & Associates, Santa Monica, Calif.
Curtis Midkiff, director of social engagement, SHRM, Alexandria, Va.
Lisa Horn, senior government relations advisor, SHRM, Alexandria, Va.
David Lusk, senior associate for member advocacy, SHRM, Alexandria, Va.