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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 too much of a monopoly and probably have bullied around other companies to ensure that…
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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 away. Yes it’s true that they have pretty slick software, and it works pretty well…
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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 failure document (I have not read it yet) seems to focus on 25 large organizations…
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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% of companies reported Workforce Performance management is their top human capital management priority for 2005;…
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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, employers must adopt broader talent management policies and strategies, rather than simply being reactionary in…
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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 comment anyway. Just so you know (before you download it) it’s targetted for the future…
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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 and repost with a synopsis and opinions when I get a chance. It was just…
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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 think this may be the next place he goes hunting for indiscretions. Let’s take another…
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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 broker be allowed to do this. By voluntary I mean auto, home insurance and stuff…
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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 days (the 1990’s) everyone was trying to buy as huge an ERP as possible. Most…
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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 widen their market from an on-line networking place, to a recruiting tool with a partnership…