It’s not every day you receive an invitation to the White House. On Tuesday, January 28th, a select group of social media savvy citizens who actively engage with the White House were invited to watch President Obama’s State of the Union live from the White House and live-tweet the address. Around 60 participants were chosenRead… Read more »
Everybody’s doing it. Should you? Are you trying to decide whether to create a stronger digital presence? Have you dabbled with social media but aren’t sure what to do next? Have you experimented with different tools and technologies and find you’re disappointed by the results? If you (or someone you know) can answer “yes” toRead… Read more »
It feels bizarre to me to use an argument popularised by pro-gun lobbyists to counter claims of the risks of social media, however there’s some very real parallels worth considering about when agencies and corporations debate the risks of social media. Yesterday there was a story in the Brisbane Times about a man who wasRead… Read more »
Sigh… I’ve been wrong about Facebook 1.5 times so far. The first time, with the advent of Google+, I predicted that a social network that begins with circles would triumph over one that seeks to make everything you say or do available to all of humanity. I said Google+ would kill Facebook. Yes I did.Read… Read more »
Perhaps you are like me, and don’t. My excuse for not having one is that my medical expenses vary from year to year, and therefore I’m reluctant to set aside dollars into an FSA, only to lose those dollars if I don’t spend them. Is that the situation you are in as well? While conductingRead… Read more »
As organizations continue to collect, manage and create more data than ever before, administrators are looking for innovative ways to unlock insights and value from data. In the global aid sector, there is a dire need for improved transparency and program evaluation through data. In many cases, GIS and data is the key to meetingRead… Read more »
In 2003, I had a single-minded focus, get my drivers license. Like most 16 year olds, getting my license meant freedom, and I was ready to take any measure necessary to achieve the open road. But one thing stood in my way, the dreaded DMV. I can remember vividly waiting in line for over fourRead… Read more »
For over five years now, I’ve mentioned Patients Like Me in nearly all of my “digital engagement” related speeches. It is one of my favourite examples of big data used to improve actual lives. What is it? An online social network dedicated primarily to chronically ill patients. How does it work? Patients fill out theirRead… Read more »
It used to be the way a candidate showed he was likeable and cared about his fellow citizens. But thanks to actor Will Ferrell’s movie character, Congressman Cam Brady, candidates kissing babies became more about the baby’s “kisser.” So what else can we expect candidates to include among their campaign strategy and platform in 2014?Read… Read more »
17th Annual EXCEL TRAINING CONFERENCEEXamining Conflicts in Employment LawsAugust 12-14, 2014 San Diego, California Registration and additional information coming soon! Interested in being a presenter at EXCEL? We are seeking EEO professionals, industry consultants, professional speakers and trainers, and industry suppliers who can expand the knowledge base of attendees, presenting new twists on old ideas/practices,Read… Read more »