(From the Washington Post) In the current competitive climate, upgrading your computer aptitude
can help secure advancement within a company, better employment
elsewhere or re-entry into the workforce after a downsizing.
Some companies are helping. In May, the Edelman public relations
firm rolled out an interactive desktop system that trains employees in
social networking online -- at their own pace.
"In our industry, it's quite critical today," said Laura Smith,
managing director of U.S. human resources at Edelman in the District.
Those who advance in hands-on use of LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook are
elevated to another rank in the training system.
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