The 2012 Index of Social Technology in HR and Recruiting
The 2012 Index of Social Technology in HR and Recruiting
On November 10, HRxAnalysts published the 2012 Index of Social Technology in HR and Recruiting. The report provides a comprehensive foundation for decision making for HR Departments and HR Solution providers
The first in HRxAnalysts annual Index series, the 2012 Index lays the groundwork for vendors, buyers and practitioners alike. The report evaluates the claims and realities of social media effectiveness for Recruiting and HR purposes.
Contents
- Findings and Executive Summary
- The Fundamental Modules of HR and Recruiting
- How Ideas Move Through The HR World
- The 16 Fundamental Social Technologies
- Referrals in Social Media
- The Major Networks
- The Social Media and Social Tecnology Market
- Forecasts
- Conclusions
- 75 Company Reviews
Reviewed Companies include:
Airs, Ajax Social media, Avature, BeKnown, BetterWorks, BountyJob, Branchout, BraveNewTalent, Broadbean, BullhornReach, Cachinko, Careerify, CareerBuilder, CareerNotify, Checkster, CVCertify, DoYoBuzz, Evviva, GreenJobInterview, Facebook, find.ly, Firefish, Gadball, Hirelite, Hireology, HireVue, Hodes, HRMarketer’s SocialEars, Identified, iMeet, Jibe, Job Magic, JobShouts, JobScore, JobFoxBoost, Jobs2Web, JobScience, Jobvite, Kenexa, Klout, LinkedIn, MediaBistro, Monster, OneWire, Pinstripe, Resumator, Rypple, Saba, Saygent, Salesforce.com, SocialCruiter, SocialIntelligence, SocialCV, SocializedHR, Sonar6, SuccessFactors, Taleo, Talent.me, TalentBin,Traackr, TRU, Tweetajob, Twwetmyjobs, Twitjobs, Visualize.me, Work4Labs, Workday, Yammer
The report can be ordered from HRxAnalysts.
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.









