Michael Specht

An imperfect blog from Australia looking at technology, enterprise 2.0, management, Human Resources (HR) and other random thoughts.

Entries from October 2007

The new wild west is your Second Life

October 16th, 2007 · 2 Comments · Technology · 1,417 views

Keen observers will have noticed that Second Life is a growing phenomenon with lots of opportunities in all sort of areas. The initial inhabitants of Second Life are/were pornography and gambling, gambling has recently been baned. Recently (last 12 months or so) corporations have been trying things out in Second Life, conferences have been run [...]

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Calendar synchronisation

October 15th, 2007 · 3 Comments · Productivity, Technology · 1,974 views

Long time readers will know I have been searching for the ultimate calendar synchronisation system to keep my Corporate calendar, sync’d with my mobile device (now Palm Treo 750), with my Google Calendars (multiple). This has become more important now as one of the Google Calendars is being used to coordinate who is looking [...]

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Hidden costs of software projects

October 13th, 2007 · No Comments · HRIS, Technology · 1,947 views

Today I have been writing content about selection and implementation of HRIS systems. One area where I have spent a bit of time, probably too much, is around identifying costs and benefits.  Many for HR professionals the implementation of an HRIS is the first time they have been involved in a software project, and therefore [...]

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Getting me to help you recruit

October 9th, 2007 · 1 Comment · Recruitment, Social Networks · 1,359 views

Using LinkedIn for recruiting is not a new idea, actually using any social network software for recruiting is not new either. But I wonder what the success rate is? I suspect low.
I have received lots of notes over the last few years from recruiters wanting to connect or looking for applicants, most I ignore.
Today is [...]

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Educating HR on metrics & technology

October 8th, 2007 · 1 Comment · HR Management, HRIS, Learning · 1,415 views

As I mentioned a few days ago I have been asked to help re-write a topic in AHRI’s Professional Diploma of HR looking at measuring and reporting on the effectiveness of HR and selection and implementation of HRIS systems. Over the last few days I have been re-reading lots of books and articles I have [...]

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