What is HRM Today?
HRM Today is an interactive social networking site for Human Resources professionals and practitioners – created by Lance Haun, Jenn Barnes, and Laurie Ruettimann. The site includes two areas: a main page with HR blogs that are known for excellent and thoughtful content, and a related social networking site, formerly known as HR Bloggers, that is built on a NING platform.
What do you do?
HRM Today seeks to elevate the profession of Human Resources and increase media awareness of Human Resources through blogging, social networking, and aggressive use of other Web 2.0 technologies.
Why are you so special?
- Our website has a personality. Lance Haun, Jenn Barnes, and Laurie Ruettimann are the administrators, and we deal directly with our members. We are REAL people and we aren’t afraid to speak our minds.
- There is no spam. None at all. We hate spam.
- We believe in democratic participation. HRM Today was created to focus on HR professionals who want to elevate our profession, network with other engaging HR leaders, and learn more about blogging and Web 2.0.
- We don’t charge a membership fee. There is no magazine or certification classes. The focus is on community.
Where can I find you elsewhere online?
Who are you?
Jenn Barnes, PHR has worked in human resources since 2001. She is the creator of the blog HR Wench, a popular destination for business professionals that want straight answers to their workplace dilemmas. She lives in Washington State.
Lance Haun has been a Human Resources Generalist practicing in the field for five years. On his
award winning blog, YourHRGuy.com, he tackles workplace issues by giving employees an inside scoop of how your HR department runs. He is a native of Portland, Oregon.
Laurie Ruettimann is the founder of Punk Rock HR, and a SPHR certified Human Resource professional with over 10 years in the corporate HR departments of Fortune 500 companies. She lives in Raleigh, North Carolina.
HRM Today is operated by HRM Today, LLC, a registered Oregon limited liability corporation.
How can I contact you?
- Jenn Barnes – jenn at hrmtoday dot com
- Lance Haun – lance at hrmtoday dot com
- Laurie Ruettimann – laurie at hrmtoday dot com
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