Shel Holtz blogs on about employee blogs and uses as his case study, one Doug Edwards, Google’s former director of consumer marketing and brand management. Besides letting Google’s slip show a little, Shel manages to outline the challenges presented by blogs written by former employees:

    “Ex-employee websites are nothing new, of course. Employees of Enron who had lost their jobs started several sites that served as resources, gathering places, and support. But this is the first time I’ve seen a blog dedicated to discussion of a former employer.”

So what are the potential ramifications of having HR and internal management practices made public in such a forum? Why are internal HR departments frequently overlooking these issues?

More importantly, what are the opportunities for professional communications consultants?

Let us know what you think.

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