Over the last couple of days I have been listening to a 3 part series from CIO Live on Generation Y in the IT industry (1, 2, 3) based on interviews with Foster Frontier’s Stuart Guest-Smith, a good listen. The last episode touched on several issues organisations need to be addressed to attract Gen Y’s.Continue reading “Generation Y”
Monthly Archives: October 2007
WordCamp Melbourne
James Farmer, edublogs.org fame, is organising a WordCamp for Melbourne on Saturday 17th November. He has secured a sponsor, Eight Black, who incidentally are support lots of activities down in Melbourne, so if you need any form of online marketing campaigns check them out! Got a venue WaterMark Bar, and a program that looks good.Continue reading “WordCamp Melbourne”
Felt like blogging, but the feeling passed
It is interesting the change Twitter has made to my mindset on blogging. I basically I think of something, think can I express the idea or even a portion of the idea in 140 characters. If yes it goes to Twitter, otherwise I turn to the blog. Once I get to the blog I findContinue reading “Felt like blogging, but the feeling passed”
Free the internet
For the last few years I have wanted to setup a free community access point, but not been able to find the right way to do it. Earlier this week I read about Lachlan Hardy using Meraki Mini’s to do just that in Sydney and then his bold idea to do a bulk order forContinue reading “Free the internet”
How important is user experience?
Very! Critical! I have always believed that user experience is one of the most critical aspects to all products and services, include software. Which is why when I purchased my Gapingvoid cards a couple of weeks ago I picked this design. A positive user experience makes not only initial deployment but also ongoing support ofContinue reading “How important is user experience?”
The new wild west is your Second Life
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 runContinue reading “The new wild west is your Second Life”
Calendar synchronisation
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 afterContinue reading “Calendar synchronisation”
Hidden costs of software projects
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 thereforeContinue reading “Hidden costs of software projects”
Getting me to help you recruit
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.Continue reading “Getting me to help you recruit”
Educating HR on metrics & technology
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 haveContinue reading “Educating HR on metrics & technology”
Michael Specht 