The Weekly HRExaminer 1.30

Topics: HRExaminer, John Sumser, Weekly, by John Sumser
Read The Weekly HRExaminer v1.30 Now Feature | Looking for Talent We know all too well that today there are real problems and challenges in society, companies and HR. But is the glass half full or empty? With great challenge comes great opportunity and that’s what we’re talking about this week at HRExaminer. We start […]
 

In The Know v1.30 Still More HRXformation

Topics: HRExaminer, John Sumser, by John Sumser
In The Know v1.30 Still More HRXformation Five links to improve your view of HR Transformation We’re in a challenging time. Seeing the present is as difficult as seeing the future. The rules don’t seem to be operating properly. This week’s links will stretch your thinking about the future of the Internet, the role of […]
 

Unprotected Classes: Prejudice and Double-Standards Alive and Well in America

Topics: Amitai Givertz, by Amitai Givertz
Please welcome Ami Givertz to the HRExaminer Editorial Advisory Board. Amitai Givertz has over 25 years experience in business with the majority of that time spent in the talent management space where he has held a number of leadership positions. Through his unique brand “disruption,” Ami has helped numerous organizations to innovate and develop their organizations. Full Bio… Some […]
 

Looking For Talent

Topics: John Sumser, More2Know, by John Sumser
In those three short years, I have come to understand that jobs are a part of the problem. The whole employment notion, handed down from feudal practice, creates a nagging sea of entitlement. Today, the wasting resources are hanging on to the payroll and the hope that they will one day be able to afford their home. Great talent management and optimization ought to focus on creating independence and self-determination. In any company, employees who poses those things are the most impactful. Talent management that doesn’t address the impact of the economy on the workforce is a Pollyannish exercise.
 

HRXformation II

Topics: John Sumser, More2Know, by John Sumser
Far too often, HR Leaders who express their objectives in the few things that they can control lose sight of the rest of the business. It doesn’t matter how fast or slow you hire people if you are hiring the wrong people or even the right people for the wrong business segment. There are many, many ways that HR can be the generator of massive transformation and huge economic success. It’s just that none of those things involve doing HR faster, better or cheaper. They all involve applying smart Human Capital planning and practice to the business. Great HR makes money.
 

The Weekly HRExaminer v1.29

Read The Weekly HRExaminer v1.29 Now Feature | Transformation Week We know that all things change, it’s the only constant in business. But what the heck are we supposed to do when we’re trying to steer the transformation of an HR effort? Is it easier with a plan, do we need outside help, is there […]
 

HR Xformation

Topics: HRExaminer, John Sumser, by John Sumser
Thinking about the potential for change for and by HR.
 

The Fear Around Social Media Usage is Actually Within Your Workforce

Topics: Editorial Advisory Board, HRExaminer, Jessica Lee, by Jessica Lee
But of course, many are clamoring about how great, how powerful, how effective social media tools can be in the business setting. Revolutionary! Think about how great of a recruiting tool it can be! Game changer! And what about as an employee communications tool! Tweet, tweet, tweet! The reality is however that many more are […]
 

In The Know 1.28.1 More HR Transformation

Topics: John Sumser, The Go/The-Know, by John Sumser
Contemporary HR requires the use of workforce planning and standards. They don’t really make an organization’s HR function transform but they do create the opportunities to ask some of the right questions. The reasons that HR Analytics and detailed workforce planning are important may surprise you. Increasingly, the data used to define organizational performance will come from beyond its boundaries. Navigating that hurdle will require competence with internal analytics.
 

IN The Know v1.29 Transformation in HR

Topics: John Sumser, The Go/The-Know, by John Sumser
If you know the Starr Tincup reputation, you’re excused for wondering if this is manga about HR serial killers. The white paper gives you a top level view of the amazing research Starr Tincup has done into the HR profession. For instance, HR folks are not all cat ladies. 50% own a dog. The link takes you to a form to get a downloadable short white paper. A step in the transformation process involves rethinking the way we see ourselves.