This short video takes you through the steps of cleaning up a new WordPress installation and making it look different from the stock theme. We clean off the junk, set up a simple sidebar widget, and install a new theme.
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How To Install WordPress In DreamHost (Part 2 Of 2)
This short video shows the second half of the process for installing WordPress through the DreamHost web administration panel. In this video, I take the automated DreamHost email and follow the instructions for finishing the installation.
How to Install WordPress in DreamHost (part 1 of 2)
This short video shows the extremely simple process for creating a WordPress install within DreamHost’s web administration panel.
#HRevolution 2010 in the Books
It was an amazing night at the Monster Social HRevolution event, and Saturday was no different. My sincere hope for this weekend was that everyone would finish the day saying, “I would gladly do this all over again.” With the feedback I’ve heard so far from our attendees, that’s been the case for the most part.
I’ve already seen half a dozen posts on the event from various people, and I know more will be coming soon. Don’t forget that I’ll be handling the HR Blog Carnival on May 19th, so get me a link to your post by the 17th if you want to participate! I’d love for it to be the most comprehensive collection of HRevolution material that’s available anywhere.
How to stay in touch now that it’s over: Continue reading
#HRevolution-The #MonsterSocial Recap
The Monster Social event held last night at TheWit Hotel was simply amazing. My good buddy Eric Winegardner from Monster outdid himself this time. People started arriving to the event half an hour early just to get a head start on meeting everyone. If you weren’t there, you totally missed out. A few high points for me… Continue reading
HRevolution-A Different Kind of HR Conference
Every month at NASHRM Mentor University each individual gets to share something about what’s going on in their life/work. This month I proudly shared about the HRevolution event I’ll be attending later this week. Not only will I be going to Chicago for the first time, I will also have the opportunity to interact with more than a hundred other rock solid HR pros from across the globe.
So, what is it?
Here’s a blurb from the website.
HR social media thought leaders and practitioners from around the country will be converging for 24 hours+ of mind-bending, trend-setting discussions on HR, social media, communications, leadership/development in an unconference format that emphasizes interaction over passive listening.
Sounds neat, huh? When I helped to develop this event last year with my friend Trish McFarlane, we had no idea how popular it would become.
So, why do you care?
We all know that the use of social media is affecting our work. I believe it has the power to fundamentally change how many things work in our organizations. For instance, it has an effect on:
- Employer Branding
- Employee Communications
- Workplace Culture
- And more!
I helped to found this unconference in order to teach others. This weekend, that’s definitely going to happen. I’ll be speaking on blogging, and we have others who will be doing recruiting, diversity, healthcare, and other more traditional tracks.
It’s too late for me to go. What can I do?
We’re really hoping to gather as much video and audio as possible to share, because I know this stuff is too valuable to let it just disappear into the ether when the event is over. Stay tuned and I’ll do what I can to let you know what sort of great things I learn this weekend.
If you have any questions about social media use in your own organization, I’d love if it you would let me know. I bet I can help you find an answer!
30+ Ideas for SHRM Chapter Leaders
These ideas for SHRM chapter leaders are a part of the SHRM Chapter Leadership Guide.
I often hear from other HR pros who are members of a local SHRM chapter that stinks. Depending on your chapter leadership, you could be having an amazing experience or a horrible one. Whichever you may be in, it wouldn’t hurt to pass this link on to someone at your local chapter. And if you are in a leadership position, explore the list. I don’t have all the answers (admitting that up front!), but I do love coming up with ideas that could really be beneficial for the average HR professional.
Here are a few ideas to make things more interesting and engaging for your members. Continue reading