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As 2009 disappeared into 2010, Bill Boorman called for a special Carnival of HR. He asked HR and recruiting pros from all over the world to create a Vlog (video blog if you are unaware or extra-tired) with their predictions for the New Year. As sometimes happens, I chose not to follow directions too carefully.  My video was actually a PLEA, not a prediction:

I wanted – and still want – the HR/Recruiting community to reach out and help others within the community.  Don’t wait to be asked for help – offer it first.

Now that we have come to the end of the first 2010 month, I would like to recognize and shout out to a member of the HR/recruiting community for doing exactly what I asked for in that video: Laurie Ruettimann.

Laurie is a heavy hitter, and highly influential,  in the HR/Rec world, enjoying a demand for her services as a writer, facilitator, panelist, and commentator.  Her PunkRockHR blog is followed and read by a large and diverse population. Consequently, there is a certain amount of prestige in being included in her blogroll. So I was a bit surprised – but very delighted – when she REACHED OUT and asked people to furnish their blog information so she could include them on her updated blogroll.

Many bloggers are very particular about their blogroll – and understandably so.  After all, it is essentially a recommendation by you that may impact your own credibility as a blogger. The fact that Laurie just brushed those concerns aside and invited everyone who blogs to be included makes her the recipient of my first Reach Out and Touch award of 2010.  I think I’ll send her some bacon.

Who will be the recipient in February?  You?

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