Skills Network Links HR Professionals Ahead of Layoffs
Summary
Cape Town, South Africa, April 19, 2009 --( “People who are active in social networks are paid more, less likely to be sacked, and if they are dismissed are more likely to find another position again quickly,” writes Julliette Powel, media entrepreneur and author.The Skills Universe is a meeting place for professionals to log in, read news, ask for assistance and interact with a number of experts in connected industries.Registration is free, and members are welcome to upload photos and videos, join groups, take part in forums, write blog posts, personalise pages and more.Hammond created the Skills Universe as a means to get the maximum benefit out of HR resources at a time when retrenchments and unemployment is likely to pick up in South Africa.Registration is free, and members are welcome to upload photos and videos, join groups, take part in forums, write blog posts, personalise pages and more.According to Josh Bersin, President of Bersin and Associates, "Today’s business world demands a combination of formal and informal learning with an emphasis on collaboration, knowledge sharing, social networking, coaching, and mentoring.