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Thought For The Day: “It is often easier to make progress on mega-ambitious dreams. You have little competition.” Larry Page

The Imagine Cup
Microsoft is really setting standards for the cultivation of talent and talent pools. The Imagine Cup is a global competition. Explore this.
The Power of False Remembering
People defend the choices that they think they made! Tricked into thinking that they indicated a preference, people will modify their behavior to remain consistent with the choice they think they made.
How to Reward Those Who Must Step Up During Tough Times: Thoughtfully!
“These days, and for the foreseeable future, it is likely that everybody’s job will require going above and beyond, taking on additional work or stepping up to new levels of responsibility. For this reason, we need to be careful about the precedent we set. Some of my clients who’ve been there and back would caution you against creating a culture where being asked to do more always sets up the expectation of a raise.“
Fortune 1000: More on Hiring and Stock Price
Although hiring activity for the Fortune 1000 was down 37 percent in the first quarter, there were 213 companies posting more jobs this year than a year ago. These included firms in Utilities, Telecommunications and Health care.
Buffett offers bleak outlook for U.S. newspapers
“At Saturday’s annual meeting of Berkshire, which owns the Buffalo News and has a big stake in Washington Post Co (WPO.N), Buffett said that as readership falls, so does the attraction of newspapers for advertisers, and for investors in the companies that publish them. “For most newspapers in the United States, we would not buy them at any price,” Buffett said. “They have the possibility of nearly unending losses. … I do not see anything on the horizon that sees that erosion coming to an end.“

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About the author

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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