Buzzword laden HR language is out of control. John Sumser discusses the impacts in our feature post Buzzwords, Buzzwords Everywhere and Not a Drop to Drink. Ed Newman drops in to talk about candidate experience and technology and Heather Bussing and John Sumser discuss the Privacy App.
As technology began to penetrate the HR Marketplace, buzzwords became a feature of product marketing. As a result, the language is getting sketchier and meaning changes too fast for anyone to be able to agree on anything. New ideas rapidly devolve to the least common denominator.
“It has been an incredible journey to participate in the evolution of the HR Technology market, witnessing the early pioneers like PeopleSoft blazing trails, the successes and failures of point solutions, and the expansion and consolidation of the talent management segment.”
“I expect, in the near future, we will start seeing privacy software that either stops information from being collected or gives you the ability to see it and customize it. The only way to effectively deal with technology is to apply technology. Who needs privacy rights, when you can download the app?”
You can get fired for telling your boss to her face “Go to hell. ” But complaining about her on Facebook can be protected speech. So what are employees– rights to say things at work, and when can an employer control what is said? Legal editor Heather Bussing lays out some helpful guidelines.
Transparency and accountability arrive in the form of a smart phone. Companies can no longer get away with bad bosses, sketchy ethical practice or mediocre working conditions. Everyone has comprehensive recording technology all the time everywhere. The new normal is “how will this look on YouTube?
Do you recall the story of the blind wisemen and the elephant? It’s a great explanation of how the same thing can look very different depending on your perspective. Each of the wisemen is sure that he has the explanation of the total elephant. In fact, they each understand an aspect.
Feature: This week Heather Bussing issues a spirited critique on the misapplication of technology. From overly complex software like Microsoft Word to vexing web services that solve problems you don’t have – Heather reminds us to look for answers to tough problems outside of technology.
Make sure to read our guest post from Stuart E. Rudner who explains how Employment is Different in Canada and John Sumser has news and reactions to LinkedIn’s new products announced this week at TalentConnect in Vegas.
Make sure to read our guest post from Stuart E. Rudner who explains how Employment is Different in Canada and John Sumser has news and reactions to LinkedIn’s new products announced this week at TalentConnect in Vegas.
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