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Misinterpreting Apple and Microsoft
Read more: Misinterpreting Apple and MicrosoftAs a global community, we all hate Bill Gates. Actually we all hate Microsoft. While we might depend on things like Microsoft Outlook and the MS Office suite of products, most of us probably believe that they have a bit…
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Ultimate Software Review
Well, I did an Lawson Systems thing a week ago, so I figured I’d do Ultimate since they release improved earnings last week. Here is my very biased opinion: vendors like Lawson and Ultimate should just close shop and go…
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Outsourcing is failing the large employer market
There’s quite a bit of Deloitte research out there on outsourcing in general. Much of it points to the positive impact of outsourcing, and a recent study notes outsourcing’s failure. Ok – that’s a bit dramatic I suppose. The outsourcing…
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Workforce Performance Studies and Business Results
IHRIM and Knowledge Infusion produced a report on workforce performance, HCM, and business results. IHRIM webinar will be on May 19, but here’s a preview: The results of the initial IHRIM and Knowledge Infusion Workforce Performance Survey include: – 96%…
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Aberdeen’s TM study reviewed
Aberneen’s article points to several conclusions that talent acquisition is no longer a viable total solution for organizations lacking a total talent strategy. As employers face an aging workforce and possibly a lack of skilled talent in the employable population,…
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Off-peopleing (Dubs gets preachy)
I think the point of this guy’s blog is to sell his book (ok – maybe not as you can download it for free), but he makes an interesting point. And no, I haven’t read this yet either, but I’ll…
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Talent acquisition report from Aberdeen
Here’s a free 41 page report from Aberdeen. I have not read it yet – but I wanted to post it in case anyone is interested. You have to register (allowing them to contact you). I will delete this post…
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Benefit compliance and vendors part 2
Single sourcing, or using multiple vendors? Let’s take 401(k), where you might have Fidelity doing the recordkeeping and account administration (stock investments). This seems like the fox guarding the henhouse and goes back to the whole Spitzer conversation again. I…
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Benefit compliance and vendors
I’ll be on a benefits kick today. I visited an organization that allows it’s broker access to the employee base in order to sell voluntary benefit plans. Due to their close relationship with the broker, they were adamant that the…
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A primer on HRMS evolution
OK – so I promised a “primer on HRMS evolution” so here it is. I’m not actually talking about HRMS evolution as much as I’m talking about the purchasing trend that’s going on right now. Back in the good old…
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More on informal recruiting networks
This will be of special note to Michael Specht as he’s been writing a bit about Jobster lately. In response to his post, I posted a reply regarding a network called LinkedIn.com. Seems as though LinkedIn is attempting to formally…