Comments on: SHRM Explainer: What is a HR Tweet Up?

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KODA: New Job Site Needs Your Feedback | Punk Rock Human Resources — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 10:48:47 +0000

[...] to the RSS feed for updates on this topic.Powered by WP Greet BoxDo you remember when I went to a tweet-up in New Orleans? The event was coordinated by Franny Oxford, and one of the sponsors of was [...]

By: Deborah Herman

Deborah Herman — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 15:03:57 +0000

I had to leave for home and couldn’t make the Tweet Up. SO sorry I missed it!! I would have loved to have seen you all. Deb

By: Michael VanDervort

Michael VanDervort — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 00:47:16 +0000

@Laurie – the tweetup and the Brilliant HR Tweeps Dinner that followed were the highlight of the conference for me. Of course that was because I didn’t get to see the HR Blogger panel, but I will see it up close and personal from the stage at Hr Florida in August in Orlando!

By: HRJEFE

HRJEFE — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 03:27:46 +0000

I too did not know what a Tweetup was and really didn’t even know what Twitter was until a few weeks ago. What a great way to meet those I’ve been following and learning from on Twitter.

For me the use of social media has enhanced and re-energized me both in my professional and personal life. I love the smart and upbeat messages and how helpful everyone is. I’ve seen more relevant HR information flying across Twitter than I can keep up with.

So, it you haven’t tried some form of social media yet I encourage you to give it a try – you might find that you like it and that it’s a good thing!

By: Kevin Hawkins

Kevin Hawkins — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 03:04:16 +0000

This was a great event and a real unique way to bring together HR professionals with a similar techno-passion. Certainly no-one let loose with the typical, plaintive Luddite witticism: “I don’t see the point in telling people what I had for breakfast.”

Positioned close to the tail-end of SHRM09, it also allowed people to Tweet Up even if their paths may have not crossed at the convention center. Quite a few movers and shakers and new-thought makers crowded into the bustling Ruth’s Chris bar. Thanks to Franny, Austin and all the sponsors!

By: Frannyo

Frannyo — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:42:34 +0000

@Leanne @Laurie you know what? I LOVE party planning. What kind of career would allow me to plan parties all day? Oh, I know, HR~! That’s what HR people do, right?

By: Laurie

Laurie — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:20:25 +0000

@SHRMscribe We’ll see you in a year.

@Dale I’m not the kind of woman who defends social media as the ultimate tool of all mankind. It’s just a tool. Use it or don’t. Make your life better with it or don’t. I feel like I’m developing skills as a more effective communicator and leader because I’m reaching out in new ways. That’s my take.

@Leanne Franny will plan your tweet ups for you. This should be her new business model.

@Kari You shine is 100×100 avatars!

@China So fun to see you there. You were the belle of the ball!

@FrannyOMG You are a superstar!

By: 1SHRMScribe

1SHRMScribe — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:36:19 +0000

Oh how I WISHED I could have attended! Just to meet everyone and get some story ideas! Looks like you guys had a blast – oh well, there’s always San Diego (perhaps!)
~the Scribe~
twitter.com/1SHRMScribe

By: Dale

Dale — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:22:52 +0000

Couple of question that might register with some as unenlightened, and to others blasphemy. Social Media. I understand it allows people to connect in a way never before allowed. It turns us from readers into writers. But how far will this go? How far can it go and still be vital?

I commented the other day on how rude (and self absorbed?) it was that blackberries and cell phones are always a buzz in every men’s restroom I walk into. Be it the airport, a restaurant, or a ball game, if I go pee in the bathroom, everyone is doing their business with one hand and talking on their mobile device on the other. Most people agree that is too much. But would not the diehard social media devotee disagree? Don’t we need to know everything, instantly, regardless of what we are doing?

It makes me wonder if there is a Maslow’s hierarchy of needs protocol established for social media and its content? Could it go as follows:

CONTENT OF MESSAGES
-Not important: Twitter
-Might be important: Blog
-Sometimes important: Facebook
-OMG, did you see that? important: Instant Message
-Outdated technology…please ignore: Text Message
-At work, important: Email
-Spouse is nagging me, important: Phone Call
-I need to get something accomplished, important: Physical meeting with a human

Don’t get me wrong, I love my iPhone as much as the next person, but if you invert all this, from face-to-face meetings, to communication limited to 140 characters, the sound bites get smaller and smaller. What is next? Really? How precise and quick and networked can this all get? I don’t want people to pee with me!

By: Leanne

Leanne — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:58:59 +0000

Nice job Franny! And thanks for explaining it all so well to the masses, Laurie. Only wish I could have joined you all. Would have loved to meet Kari, Franny and China all in person. (And would have also enjoyed seeing Laurie & Gerry again, too!)