Jessica Miller-Merrell, SPHR is an author, new mother, and human resources professional with a passion for recruiting and all things social media.
Jessica has over 10 years of experience in human resources and recruiting. Her company, Xceptional HR provides businesses with social media, recruitment strategies, and human resources consulting. Jessica received her Senior Professional in Human Resource designation in January of 2008 and has a Bachelors degree in Anthropology and business. Jessica has been quoted in publications as an expert including Glamour Magazine, Entrepreneur.com, and Employment Digest.
Jessica’s upcoming book, Tweet This! Twitter for Business will be released in January 2010. She can speak about most any topic related to networking, social media, human resources, personal branding, and recruitment for industry groups including Marketing, Public Relations, Human Resources, Recruiting, Small Business & Entrepreneurs.
Jessica’s key note and speaking fee vary from $1,500-4,000. Please email her directly at jessica@xceptionalhr.com with inquires and questions.
Speaking Topics
(Although Jessica can speak on most any topic related to social media, recruitment, and HR below are some of her most popular presentations)
- HR is the New PR. (**NEW) Jessica discusses the role that Human Resource and Recruiting teams now play with internal and external branding and promotion through new media, company branding, employee surveys and recruitment. Human Resource Generalists now must become well-versed in Marketing, Public Relations, and Branding in addition to Benefits, Employee Relations, Recruitment, Business, and Operations. With the rise of social media strategies and access to real-time information, Public Relations isn’t just for PR anymore.
- HR and New Media Strategies. (**NEW) Instead of fearing social media, Jessica urges businesses to leverage tools to communicate with internal employees. Jessica discusses some of the hottest internal social media technologies and the business case and ROI when using new media.
- Do I Need a Social Media Policy? (***New) Jessica provides background and basics surrounding the why’s, do’s, and don’ts about an effective social media policy. She discusses how companies can protect themselves while using new media to build relationships, increase employee engagement, and build a company presence on some of the most popular social media networks including Twitter, FaceBook, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
- Tweet This! Twitter for Business. Based on Jessica’s book, she discusses everything from Twitter basics, advanced tools and strategies, to time management strategies that allow you to successful grow your Twitter in under 30 minutes a day. This training can be tailored to any industry, business size, or company.
- New Media Generation. Jessica discusses generational differences, stereotyping, and how we can use these differences to build effective teams and grow your business. Learn how to manage your teams effectively by leveraging generational strengths to grow your business.
