Over the last couple of weeks I have had two discussions on productivity that struck home. recently. Firstly how for many people they only get things done when there is a negative outcome for not doing things, ie they lack motivation. For example self financial fines or performance rating by managers. But what happens toContinue reading “Personal productivity and motivation”
Author Archives: Michael Specht
5 Ways to Engage Employees
Over the last few days there has been a really stir over Jason Calacanis‘s “Fire non Workaholics” statement. While he has updated the words in his post (completely I disagree with his first version) I feel the bottom line message is still there. Jason wants his employees to be engaged and committed with him onContinue reading “5 Ways to Engage Employees”
Zoho launches Zoho People for the SME market
A couple of days ago SaaS vendor Zoho launched their latest product Zoho People, designed for small to medium sized organisations. The product has 5 modules up front:- Â Â Â Organization Module: This module is used to define the structure of your organization including departments, designations/titles and also the Org Chart. Recruitment Module: The Recruitment moduleContinue reading “Zoho launches Zoho People for the SME market”
Fire non workaholics?
Oh man what a storm. Jason Calacanis has triggered quite a storm in the tech community with his post “How to save money running a startup (17 really good tips)“. Overall the tips are very very good, but the one that caused a lot of the stir was: Fire people who are not workaholics. don’tContinue reading “Fire non workaholics?”
Carnival of HR
It’s time for another Carnival of HR. Ok don’t leave you might learn something. Gautam Ghosh (who seems to be everywhere these days) hosted the long running Carnival of HR over on his blog. There are links to 8 or 9 great blog posts from all over the global, including a audio post. Even onContinue reading “Carnival of HR”
Disengaged employees
We all know disengaged employees are bad. Here is a story of a guy who had his mate shoot him in the shoulder (Hat Tip Evil HR Lady) so he did not have to go to work!! True story, I kid you not. Sheriff’s detectives in Franklin County, Washington, say a man had his friendContinue reading “Disengaged employees”
Once again what is Twitter?
For some a silly little service that people waste their time on, a bit like the internet was in 1997 :-). Well the folks over at the Common Craft Show has put together a good 2.5 minutes intro video on What is Twitter. While the video does miss some of the expanded uses of TwitterContinue reading “Once again what is Twitter?”
Microsoft Dynamics – HRM
Here is a question. Why don’t I hear much about the Microsoft Dynamics HRM modules in Australia? There is lots of talk about CRM and ERP in general but not a lot on the HRM components. They have lots of data on their web site about it but I hear so little. Is it becauseContinue reading “Microsoft Dynamics – HRM”
Worlds Greatest Shave
Every year in Australia there is a fundraising event called the World’s Greatest Shave, which is designed to raise money for the Leukaemia Foundation. Where people shave their head, beard, legs, wax off hair or just colour their hair all in the name of fund raising, read more about it. This year Richard Giles isContinue reading “Worlds Greatest Shave”
Concerned about layoffs?
With the markets still a bit rocky more and more people are concerned about layoffs, and quite rightly so. A month ago I posted about Robert Scoble’s 17 Tips for Job Seekers, today I have some more tips for you. HR World has 16 tips on how to make the best of a bad thing:-Continue reading “Concerned about layoffs?”
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