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What does the future of work look like?

Hashtag: #Social. Social technologies are

immeasurably important to HR. They enable

connections, improve relationships, inspire

creativity, and build cohesive innovation that

keeps pace. Social solutions change the playing

field, fostering and building good relationships

with candidates. They bridge the space between

hiring managers and internal recruiters with

flexible and fast means to communicate,

resulting in standout results in talent

acquisition. And socials role in a cohesive

workplace, a sense of global engagement, is

profound. This is a workplace where an employees value cant be

measured in hour many hours are spent sitting at the desk. Their

innovations, participation, life outside of work, imagination and

inspiration are all part of the new equation. Social media and technologies

encourage a fertile, cross-pollinating management structure, a sense of

creativity instead of hierarchy, with faster decision making among an

empowered workforce.

5. Video is the new normal.

Video technology in recruiting is not just an

appealing trend. Its a necessity. In a recent

Recruiting Trends study, 47 percent of

organizations surveyed already use it in their

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process, for two-way video interviews. 37 percent

use informational and instructional videos about

specific jobs and job types. 15 percent already use

recorded video questionnaires. And 55 percent or

organizations plan to increase the use of video in

talent-based acquisition. Video-enabled

technology offers numerous benefits to candidate

and employer alike. In terms of onboarding,

everything should be video compatible. In terms of

adding relevant content to the company careers site

in an inspiring, engaging, and powerful way, video

is key to attracting talent. Videos can offer a visual

experience of what it will be like to work at the

company, featuring key members of the

organization and at-a-glance views of the workplace

environment and process. And video offers a

continual platform for content and information as

well. Its a top tool for HR, and we are just

beginning to tap into its potential.

Next stop, Orlando. See you there. Lets keep it

human first. The rest is inevitable and unfolding in

real-time.