“Do not talk about what makes people do the things they do. No one really wants to dig into that ancient programming. I think we shy away from digging into the mess of code because it’s unpredictable.” - Paul Hebert
Paul Hebert writes, “The C-Suite is creating an HR practice that can’t be successful.”
Can HR and the C-Suite Ever Get Along?
The job interview is supposed to predict which candidate will be most successful and encourage that ideal candidate to accept an offer. Most interviews accomplish neither goal. Bob Corlett Builds a Case for Evidence-Based Interviewing.
Bob Corlett wraps-up his two-part series on evidence-based interviewing in, Think Slower. Hire Better.
John Sumser speaks with Darrin Lipscomb, the Founder, and CEO of Ferretly, a 21st century background checking tool that incorporates AI to mitigate employment risk. Listen to Darrin Lipscomb on HRExaminer Radio.
On HR Tech Weekly: Glassdoor, Oracle Lawsuit, Alight and NGA Human Resources, Entelo Acquires ConveyIQ, Danielle Weinblatt, Google Hire, Jane.ai and Capacity, and Perceptyx and Ally both raise money.
The job interview is supposed to predict which candidate will be most successful and encourage that ideal candidate to accept an offer. Most interviews accomplish neither goal. Bob Corlett Builds a Case for Evidence-Based Interviewing.
Bob Corlett wraps-up his two-part series on evidence-based interviewing in, Think Slower. Hire Better.
John Sumser speaks with Darrin Lipscomb, the Founder, and CEO of Ferretly, a 21st century background checking tool that incorporates AI to mitigate employment risk. Listen to Darrin Lipscomb on HRExaminer Radio.
On HR Tech Weekly: Glassdoor, Oracle Lawsuit, Alight and NGA Human Resources, Entelo Acquires ConveyIQ, Danielle Weinblatt, Google Hire, Jane.ai and Capacity, and Perceptyx and Ally both raise money.
What kind of an interview sequence consistently results in identifying and attracting top performers? Bob Corlett wraps up his two-part article on Building a Case for Evidence-Based Interviewing.
The job interview is a poor predictor of success and while current interviewing practices are ineffective, they are also familiar and comfortable to your managers. Bob Corlett builds a case for how you can engineer a new hiring sequence that works.
“Can we make that change? I don’t know. I have little faith the current system will ever change focus. Not if executive pay packages continue to be tied to short-term goals. Not if stockholders want immediate results. Not if HR still believes it deals with people.” - Paul Hebert
“So when things are going sideways and nothing feels right, you’re just in the process of learning something new. Relax, and keep going.” Heather Bussing speaks truth in,
Learn By Mistake.
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A series of forces are reshaping the HR playing field. Meanwhile, the bulk of the HR profession is focused on doing the old stuff better. Read more from John Sumser in, Fiddling While Rome Burns.
Emperor Nero replied to John’s article from earlier this week (Fiddling While Rome Burns). Funny that. Thankfully, Michael Kannisto was able to miraculously channel Nero’s Reply.
John Sumser speaks with Andrew Marritt, the Founder of OrganizationView, one of the earliest European People Analytics practices now specializing in workforce text analytics with their Workometry service. Listen to Andrew Marritt on HRExaminer Radio.
On HR Tech Weekly: PredictiveHR, Engage Talent, People Analytics, Talespin, RPO’s, AI Ethics, SmartRecruiters, Fetcher, and How Systems Learn.
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Emperor Nero replied to John’s article from earlier this week (Fiddling While Rome Burns). Funny that. Thankfully, Michael Kannisto was able to miraculously channel Nero’s Reply.
John Sumser speaks with Andrew Marritt, the Founder of OrganizationView, one of the earliest European People Analytics practices now specializing in workforce text analytics with their Workometry service. Listen to Andrew Marritt on HRExaminer Radio.
On HR Tech Weekly: PredictiveHR, Engage Talent, People Analytics, Talespin, RPO’s, AI Ethics, SmartRecruiters, Fetcher, and How Systems Learn.
After John Sumser’s article from this past Tuesday, Fiddling While Rome Burns, we got a reply from the Emperor himself. Thankfully, our amazing colleague, Michael Kannisto studies with the great mystics scattered around the New York Metropolitan area. He was miraculously able to channel Nero’s response. You should expect the conversation to continue. - John Sumser
“It’s okay to fall down, screw up, make mistakes, and figure it out by doing it wrong. Transformation is a process. It usually isn’t pretty. You will always be learning something new, and screwing up while you do.” - Heather Bussing
Doug Shaw writes, “Change can be hard, and the process of exploring how we do things differently needs to acknowledge this, seeking clarity and inclusion as ways of engaging people in the process.”
The Language of Change: Who Is It For?
Great companies follow their customers to the value. John Sumser explains How Google Converted Joy Into Long Term Customers.
Less is More with Performance Management. “Think of excessive performance management vehicles as bureaucracy you need to reduce.” - Dr. Todd Dewett
Find out why Jason Lauritsen thinks Performance Ratings are Harmful.
On HR Tech Weekly: John’s A.I. Flywheel, Sierra-Cedar Survey Updates, ADP Advertising Services, Guidespark, Virgin Pulse, and Limeade, Perceptyx Receives Investment from TCV, Lowe’s Spent Billions On Share Buybacks and Zero On Severance For Laid-Off Workers, and Google’s Jobs Search Draws Antitrust Complaints From Rivals.
Great companies follow their customers to the value. John Sumser explains How Google Converted Joy Into Long Term Customers.
Less is More with Performance Management. “Think of excessive performance management vehicles as bureaucracy you need to reduce.” - Dr. Todd Dewett
Find out why Jason Lauritsen thinks Performance Ratings are Harmful.
On HR Tech Weekly: John’s A.I. Flywheel, Sierra-Cedar Survey Updates, ADP Advertising Services, Guidespark, Virgin Pulse, and Limeade, Perceptyx Receives Investment from TCV, Lowe’s Spent Billions On Share Buybacks and Zero On Severance For Laid-Off Workers, and Google’s Jobs Search Draws Antitrust Complaints From Rivals.
“Performance ratings have overstayed their welcome. It’s time to put them in their proper place— as a relic of traditional management that proved to be more harmful than helpful.” – Jason Lauritsen










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