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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A Business Case for Intolerance by William Tincup On SHRM and HRCI: “If you want to fix shit. Great. Get involved…join SHRM, get certified and volunteer…and fix shit from within. But for the love of all things holy, stop complaining about having little or no voice and/or just bitching for bitching’s sake.” - William Tincup
HR and Innovation On William Tincup’s article yesterday about certification on HR: “Tincup noted the orthodoxy and smeared some mud on it. It was a great move. Transformation requires conflict and William lit a fuse on a great argument.” - John Sumser Read Now »
Standardizing HR “Mostly, however, the wisdom of the recruiting crowd is under lock and key. While there are plenty of publicly available HR policy templates, there is precious little open source information about how to do HR.” Read Now »
