November 17, 2010

Over half of all Kiwi employees use social media to promote their personal brand but “old fashioned” verbal communication remains the most important attribute for getting ahead in the workplace, according to the latest national survey from workforce solutions company Kelly Services. The findings are part of the Kelly Global Workforce Index, which obtained the views of approximately 134,000 people in 29 countries, including almost 5000 in New Zealand.

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