So you're wondering what the heck I mean by Soc Me picks. In honor of the Oscars, I'm sharing my thoughts on who I consider the stars of the HR social media space. These people know how to deliver jabs and uppercuts, and can tell it the way it is.
First on my list is Laurie Ruettimann, the Cynical Girl. Why? With a routine Google search for employee handbook, Punk Rock HR popped up on my screen. Her take on the subject, Punk Rock Employee Handbook, is pure and simple genius. I was hooked.
Jason Seiden is next. Want leadership or personal development advice? You'll find it, no holds barred, at Fail Spectacularly! Plus, he occasionally throws in free mp3 downloads of his very talented sister, Jackie.
Frank Roche has a no-bullshit approach on his blog, KnowHR. I still have his list of what he believes - and doesn't - about HR hanging on my office door.
Charlie Judy and his Trench HR outlook is practical, realistic, inspiring, and brave. Why brave? Actually, all these people have the courage and determination to change the profession for the better.
Lisa Rosendahl, Trish McFarlane, Shauna Moerke and all the Women of HR push the boundaries of accepted beliefs and practices in the HR field every day.
To hear the stories and beliefs of many more progressive HR folks who really get it, all you have to do is tune into DriveThruHR with Bryan Wempen and William Tincup every weekday, or listen to HR Happy Hour on Thursday evenings.
Of course there are many, many more people I could mention. These are the ones who originally inspired me; made me laugh, think and change my opinions.
