Time is the Enemy of HR (and its Employers)
HR Processes Are Stuck in First Gear – Still Most HR functions have been automated. Tedious, labor-intensive activities such as payroll calculations and benefits administration were automated years ago through combinations of tools such as ERP technology, IVR, standalone HR solutions, etc. For the most part, most HR solutions in use today are still at […]
PUREs (Previously Undetected Recruiting Errors) & how to stop them
Preventing Recruiting Mistakes in the First Place PUREs (Previously Undetected Recruiting Errors) have bedeviled employers forever. I’ve hired some and yet I’m one of the most inquisitive and discerning employers you’d ever have the opportunity to meet. I really want to know a candidate, at a deep level, as I abhor negative surprises at a […]

Technical hires shouldn’t be the most difficult hires
In human resources, recruiting can be divided into two very distinct parts. One part involves shepherding candidates between interviews, collecting the combined opinions of the interviewers, and sometimes, create a possible job offer for the lucky jobseeker. The other part, the really hard part, is sourcing great candidates. Few HR organizations do the second part […]

The life and times of HR application software (2012 in review)
Major Themes 2012 was an interesting one for Human Resources software. From Talent Management, Payroll, Analytics, HRMS and other niche HR solutions, there were a number of cool innovations, emerging trends and a lot of M&A with a side order of an IPO. Let’s review the big themes: You couldn’t swing a dead cat at […]

HR & Innovation
Lots of innovation is popping up in HR. But, the innovation may be springing up because of the actions of job seekers and employees but not the creators of HR software. We look at the impact these innovations are having on HR …