The document provides updates on the Mississippi SHRM social media presence and resources for members. It discusses setting up a blog on the MSSHRM website for members. It encourages chapters to have websites and social media pages to engage members. Tips are provided on customizing chapter websites and using platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. The goal is for every chapter to have an online presence. Information is shared on the history and uses of Twitter for connecting with other HR professionals through features like tweetchat.

1. MSSHRM Social Media
Report
July 2012
Updates to Mississippi
SHRM Website
BLOG HOW TO LOGIN
Social Media is a I’ve setup those who are current State Council
great way to members who are not already in the system. I’ve
supplement also reset current members passwords if you’ve not
information but our used the site before or if
state council and you’ve misplaced your
chapter sites should password.
be the hub that feeds
all other information. With that goal in mind, the Your username is your
blog feature has been activated. This will give the first initial and last name.
Council a news outlet other than posting to The first two (2) letters
Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google+, etc. are capitalized. (KJones)
The temporary password
You will now find the blog listed in the top header is council2012.
section of www.msshrm.org.
Please login, review your personal information and
USER ACCESS make updates as necessary. Also, I encourage you
to change your passwords so that your account is
We have a feature that has not been used in several secure.
years - the ability to login. This will serve a dual
purpose of (1) giving members access to “for your Contact me should you have any problems by
eyes only” content if necessary and (2) find out emailing kylej@megagate.com.
information from potential at-large members.
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2. Chapter For the existing sites, here are a few tips and pointers.
Websites 1 - Customize the front page. Change the generic
We are doing a great job picture and text.
with our chapter websites
as seven (including the 2 - Brand your chapter with a logo.
state council) out of ten
have sites. For the 3 - If you have a Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn
chapters who do not have account/page make sure that it shows on the site’s
your sites ready, contact me and I will be happy to social section.
assist in the process. Having a presence on the web
ties together all aspects of our ability to recruit and 4 - Keep trying - stay positive - you can do it.
retain members.
MORE SOCIAL UPDATES
Created 2013 Mississippi HR Conference & Expo events on
Facebook, LinkedIn, and Google+.
Created blog content for our new blog.
I need to know what you want to know. Please send me your
questions about social media usage. This will help shape the
information I send out.
GOAL - It would be great if every chapter used every form of
social media but this may be a bit of a lofty goal - at least for now.
Instead, let’s have another goal. Let’s make a goal of having a
website and a Facebook page for every chapter in the state.
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3. Twitter
Some say it is a fad. Some say “I don’t get it” while others say that it is an integral
part of their social strategy. What is the deal with Twitter?
History
Twitter is an online social networking service that enables its users to send
and read text-based messages of up to 140 characters, known as "tweets".
It was created in 2006. The service rapidly gained worldwide popularity, with
over 500 million active users as of 2012, generating over 340 million tweets
daily and handling over 1.6 billion search queries per day. Since its launch,
the Twitter website has become one of the top 10 most visited on the
Internet, and has been described as "the SMS of the Internet." Unregistered
users can read tweets, while registered users can post tweets through the
website interface, SMS, or a range of apps for mobile devices.
Uses for HR
Why use Twitter?
Yes, Twitter can be used for sending
out random thoughts. Yes, Twitter
can be used for sharing pictures.
Yes, Twitter has spam. Yes, Twitter
is used by teenagers.
What about connecting with other
HR professionals? Can Twitter do
that? YES! You can connect with
anyone worldwide who has a Twitter
account.
What if you could have a chat - or virtual meeting - with HR professionals from across the country?
Can Twitter do that? YES! Using the website - for easiest access and reading - tweetchat.com you
can choose the topic of your choice and chat about it. For example, #SHRMCHAT is one that I
participate in that has provided both valuable information but also great HR contacts.
More information about Twitter coming soon to the MSSHRM Blog.
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