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”
Author Archives: Michael Specht
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”
My new Palm Treo 750
Over the last 6 months or so I have been wanting, needing and wishing for a new phone, I had some basic specifications that I wanted which were not to outlandish. Back in JulyI was lucky enough to test out a loaner phone from HP, the iPAQ 6965 and refined my requirements. About a weekContinue reading “My new Palm Treo 750”
What has happened in the past few months
Long time readers will know that this blog has been a bit of a waste land for a while now. I felt it was about time I informed you as to what has been going on. Over the last little while my 13 year marriage has fallen apart and just under 3 months ago weContinue reading “What has happened in the past few months”
Slide show available online
I have put the slides from last night’s presentation online at SlideShare, they can be viewed via http://www.slideshare.net/mspecht/intro-for-hr-on-blogs-web-20/, only issue is you miss out on my fantastic commentary. A couple of points The cartoons are all Hugh Macleod’s of gapingvoid fame To review the buzz words you need to view the CommonCraft Show videos ToContinue reading “Slide show available online”
Employees and Web 2.0
One of the topics I covered during last night’s presentation was how to build safeguards within your organisation so that employees for who were interacting in this brave new web 2.0 world. (Converts of Web 2.0 you might think I have lost it so before you all stand up and walk out hear me outContinue reading “Employees and Web 2.0”
Web 2.0 and HR
Over the last few weeks I have been preparing a presentation on Web 2.0 and Social Networks to give to a group of HR professionals. The topics I plan to cover are:- Provide a quick overview of what this all is How they help employees use them for good not evil How Enterprises can useContinue reading “Web 2.0 and HR”
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