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Thought For The Day: Not knowing is the beginning of learning.

How To Advocate For (And Not Create) Controversy
Lance Haun riffs on Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Len. Haun tries to address the milquetoast and conflict avoiding aspects of the HR personality in most organizations. Conflict and controversy and not mutually inclusive things. This is a good start but the areas deserves a richer and more thorough analysis including definitions.
Things I believe in the Recruitment Space.
Simon Meth lays out his worldview. I particularly liked:
- The passive candidate is a myth.
- Every candidate is an active candidate.
- Most metrics that attempt to describe recruitment are worthless.
- Human Resources doesn’t get the respect of upper management because it doesn’t deserve that respect.
Raging Against SHRM Isn’t Solving HR’s Problems
Okay, so it’s Lance Haun day. He cites Laurie who says, “you can’t make a difference if you stand on the sidelines. Also, you can’t get a fancy SHRM mug if you don’t show up.” I’m not so sure. Making your complaints about SHRM visible and clear does help. It keeps accountability viable, creates a demand for transparency and helps others see that there are and should be alternatives. Criticizing thoughtfully, persistently and consistently is good citizenship, not Rage. Characterizing criticism as rage is a good way to dampen the criticism, bury the conflict and perpetuate the status quo.
Online Monoculture and the End of the Niche
How increased levels of choice lead to decreased levels of diversity. Very interesting analysis of the way that what seems like an improvement becomes a deterioration. Worth wading through the math.
Social Media Summit (Recruiting)
Interesting. Google is hosting a fee based industry event. A not-quite-unconference. This looks like it might be a new model for the trade show in our industry.

I am still collecting information about Online communities in the HR – HCM – HRTech – TotalHR – Benefits – Compensation – Recruiting – Talent Management Industry. Please forward ideas and places I shouldn’t miss to john (at) johnsumser.com. Thanks – js

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John Sumser

John Sumser is a principal analyst for HRExaminer, an independent analyst firm covering HR Technology and the intersection of people, tech, and work. John’s mix of experience over the course of his career gives him a broad and unique perspective on the industry. Like anyone trying to process a lot of information, he is two or three steps ahead in some areas and still learning about others. Sumser’s work includes deep research into the nooks and crannies of HR Technology to identify and explain rapidly evolving trends. Built on a foundation of engineering, design, and philosophy, John’s seeks to understand and advise clients on where their technology works best, for whom, and in what context. Each year, John examines the insides of hundreds of companies, their products, and ecosystems. He delivers vendor analysis by building the framework from which to deliver the critique. He is constantly connecting and making visible the front end of change. He can help you see the path of evolution and the risks on the journey. The HRExaminer is Sumser’s vehicle for understanding and explaining the inner workings of the industry. With three weekly podcasts, and written commentary, he covers emerging ideas, the state of the industry, and the executives who operate it.

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