International Association of Outsourcing Professionals Launches New Web Site and Expands its Social Media Presence
IAOP Interacting with Professionals Using FaceBook, LinkedIn and Twitter
POUGHKEEPSIE, N Y, July 1 – As the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals® (lAOP®) continues its rapid global expansion, it has launched a new Web site at www.IAOP.org and expanded its presence using social media tools, FaceBook, LinkedIn and Twitter.
All vehicles have been designed to increase communication and interaction with outsourcing professionals around the globe about outsourcing and related management practices that have become increasingly crucial to company’s success.
The Web site refresh features a new, clean design that allows visitors to find information quicker with simplified navigation and enhanced information about the association and its services, as well as the latest industry information and the association’s thought leadership.
IAOP members can tailor the password protected ‘My IAOP’ members-only section of the site to their interest and easy access their profile, resources and activities.
“We want to reach as many professionals as we can and engage them in our global network,” said IAOP Chairman Michael Corbett. “Our new Web site and social media presence gives us more vehicles to provide real-time information, interact directly with professionals and bring people together to connect, share and access valuable resources to help them succeed.”
Information on the new Web site can be found via the top drop-down menu bar on:
About IAOP – includes information on the association’s boards and committees, alliance partners, affiliate associations and industry events
Membership – lets visitors know how they can get involved with IAOP as a professional, customer corporate, provide advisor corporate or student member
Member Services – contains pages on FirmBuilder.com, IAOP’s online knowledge center; its network of more than 40 chapters; ValueHealth Check Survey; BestOutsourcingJobs.com online job portal; IAOP OperatorEvaluator aptitude test; and Globalization Today official publication
Events – the latest information on the Outsourcing World Summit® annual conference as well as regional events, industry events and past events can be found here
Corporate & Professional Development – contains detailed information on all aspects of the association’s Certified Outsourcing Professional® program, including the Master Class and professional training, corporate training, bridge program, Outsourcing Professional Course Catalog, COP application, COP Directory and a program resource center
Award Program – IAOP recognizes outsourcing individuals, companies and teams through its Global Outsourcing 100® annual rankings, Outsourcing Hall of Fame, Global Excellence in Outsourcing (GEO) and Member of the Year. Information on applying and honorees are featured in this section.
Media – facts on the industry and association, current and past news releases, media coverage and other resources for the press are located here
Careers – connects outsourcing professionals to worldwide job opportunities and companies to the best talent in the industry
IAOP Expands Social Media
IAOP also is reaching out directly to outsourcing professionals and others interested in the field through an expanded social media presence. It has launched a FaceBook page at http://www.facebook.com/pages/IAOP/122856497731410; Twitter at http://twitter.com/IAOP; and LinkedIn at http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=2179817&trk=myg_ugrp_ovr. IAOP also utilizes LinkedIn for its chapter events and Outsourcing World Summit for registered delegates.
“More and more professionals are using social media and this gives us additional vehicles to reach out, listen and interact with professionals interested in the field as well as build deeper relationships with our current members,” said Kimberly Maneeley, IAOP Director of Marketing and Communications. “We want to hear what people are saying about outsourcing, and expand our role as the industry source and advocate.”
About IAOP
The International Association of Outsourcing Professionals® (IAOP®) is the global, standard-setting organization and advocate for the outsourcing profession. With more than 110,000 members and affiliates worldwide, IAOP helps companies increase their outsourcing success rate, improve their outsourcing ROI, and expand the opportunities for outsourcing across their businesses. To learn more, visit www.IAOP.org.