Life Tracking

Topics: HR Technology, HR Trends, HRExaminer, John Sumser, by John Sumser
Self-quantification (or life tracking) is the art and science of using personal data to improve performance and understanding.
 

HRExaminer v2.47

  The Acquisition Spree 1 (SuccessFactors) I’ve spent some time at the SuccessFactors offices in Silicon Valley. Not enough to be a citizen, more like the number of times you use your museum membership. It’s one of the most intriguing cultures I’ve ever run across. Read Now » Whale Eats Fish (Acquisition Spree Series) The […]
 

5 Books That Changed Me

Topics: Editorial Advisory Board, Heather Bussing, HRExaminer, by Heather Bussing
About 14 years ago, I gave up TV. It wasn’t exactly on purpose. It had something to do with not wanting to pay the cable company to pull the lines up from the street.
 

Acquisition Spree 2

Topics: HR Scoop, HR Technology, HRExaminer, John Sumser, by John Sumser
If I wanted to attract the attention of regulators, I’d announce an acquisition on the first day that the markets are able to digest the fact that I was acquired.
 

‘Quality of Hire’

Topics: HR Scoop, HR Trends, HRExaminer, John Sumser, by John Sumser
When fitst viewed, the recruiting problem looks simple. Really, though, there are so many nuances that generalizations end up being the source of problems.
 

Whale Eats Fish

Topics: HR Technology, HR Trends, HRExaminer, John Sumser, by John Sumser
The difference between bravery and foolishness is hard to distinguish in the sorts of people who are willing to bet it all on their ideas.
 

The Flow of Social Technology In HR and Recruiting

Topics: HR Technology, HR Trends, HRExaminer, John Sumser, by John Sumser
If you missed the Webinar I held with RecruitingTrends.com on Wednesday, here are the presentation materials. – John Play mp3 Audio from Presentation The Flow of Social Technology In HR and Recruiting View more presentations from John Sumser
 

HRExaminer v2.46

  Apps Don’t Create Community by China Gorman “Community is a word thrown around a lot in the HR space. I don’t believe real relationships are created online. I have thousands of Twitter followers. I have relationships with about 150 of them. – China Gorman” Read Now »     That Job Board Thing Conventional wisdom […]
 

The State of HR Measurement

Topics: Cathy Missildine, Editorial Advisory Board, HRExaminer, by Cathy Missildine
HR, here is how to get unstuck. Start by understanding your organizational strategy and what the drivers are for your desired results.
 

Apps Don’t Create Community

Topics: China Gorman, Editorial Advisory Board, HRExaminer, by China Gorman
“Community is a word thrown around a lot in the HR space. I don’t believe real relationships are created online. I have thousands of Twitter followers. I have relationships with about 150 of them.” – China Gorman