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Applying the Cheat Code
Read more: Applying the Cheat CodeI’m pretty hopeless in most games. There are always levels, other people to compete against, and too many tasks to get done. Inevitably, I run out of patience before I reach the top state, or I realize I’m not very…
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It’s Time For the CedarCrestone HR Technology Survey
It’s that time of year again. The IHRIM conference is going on this week (no I’m not there), and the CedarCrestone HR Technology Survey is in full swing. I publicize this particular survey every year for a couple of reasons….
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Thinking Like A Leader
On my recent Taiwan trip with my family, one of my uncles tagged along for much of the tour. I really like this uncle as he is often quite interesting to talk to, and is an extremely smart guy. He’s…
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SaaS Is Here: Get Over It IT!
There was a long time ago I could pretty much build my bike from scratch. Yeah, I could assemble everything, that’s easy. Putting on gears, lacing up spokes onto wheels, getting the brakes on. I even used to pick out…
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The Permanent Record
Perhaps it was because I’m Chinese American and my Chinese parents were rather crazed about education. I did graduate high school with a 4.2 GPA and considered myself an academic failure (still do in fact). My parents used to threaten…
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Still Grappling With Data Security
Today I was going through airport security with my wife. I got randomly selected for a screening, which consisted of wiping my hands with a cottonish fabric and sending it through the scanner that detects explosives or something like that. …
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Infographics Suck
I was riding my bike around Marin (north of San Francisco) this fall, it was a bit cloudy, grey and not as bright as usual. Just the week before, I had purchased a new pair of lenses for my sunglasses,…
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Global or Regional: HR Service Delivery Should Always Be Perfect
I’ll admit it. I fly United. I also know that everyone hates them, but I actually don’t. In fact, I’d fly United over any other carrier in the US (which does happen quite often). Ok, so sometimes extreme status helps…
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Is Big Data An HR Directive?
I have an argument with my wife every few years. I tend to like cars with a bit more horsepower. I mean, that 1 time a year when there is a really stupid driver about to crash into you, a…
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Is Cloud The Way To Go?
So I had to upgrade my cell phone contract. I used to be on this thing where I had a bucket of minutes and text messages to use, and now I’m on exactly the opposite. I have unlimited phone and…
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How To Give All The Wrong Answers
As per my last post,at the end of 2012, I was doing a family vacation in Taiwan. Being with family for 2 weeks is quite an expose into mannerisms that each of us have. I was particularly intrigued by my…