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By Staff Report
May. 8, 1999
Decision makers often turn to the Internet when they are ready to take action. They use Workforce Online to find HR products and services, to click to more information and to make online inquiries. Statistics, reports and other background information are used in reports and presentations. Tips, advice and networking with colleagues facilitate the problem solving process.
Actions Taken in the Past 12 Months as a Result of Information from Workforce Online | Workforce Online Users |
Developed or changed an HR/personnel policy or program | 20% |
Became interested in a new area in the field of personnel/human resources | 22 |
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Shared Information with Others (Total): | 73 |
Discussed the item with the CEO | 11 |
Discussed an article or referred someone else to it | 56 |
Made copies/reprinted items for others | 44 |
Used material from Workforce Online in a report or meeting | 29 |
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Sought Information (Total): | 55 |
Linked to another site through Workforce Online | 50 |
Clicked on a banner ad to find out more information about an HR product or service | 36 |
Requested additional editorial and/or human resources product/service information from the reader service system or the buyers guide | 22 |
Sought further information from the site, author, company mentioned, etc. | 20 |
Source: Workforce Online User Study, Globe Research, 1998.