Kris Robinson serial blogger, mom, HR professional has created a new blog on HRBlogs.org called HR in the New World, in her second post she describes what HR in the New World is all about. To quote:- I’m running an HR department that is living with and acting on such notions as transparency, collaboration, andContinue reading “HR in the New World”
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Do you have the perfect boss?
Skip Angel adds his views on The Perfect Boss discussion started by Roman Rytov. Following this Skip talks about the most important words from a leader. Both posts are very interesting given Simon Heap’s recent post on Lau Tzu’s views on leadership. I always find it interesting how different people all pick up on similarContinue reading “Do you have the perfect boss?”
Australia enters a new era for industrial relations
Yesterday (Monday 27 March) marked the beginning of the new industrial relational environment in Australia called WorkChoices. While there is lots of debate as to how, when and where the new laws will impact time will tell as to how this new environment plays out in reality. There are lots and lots of stories, article,Continue reading “Australia enters a new era for industrial relations”
Are you a Bozo?
Guy Kawasaki talks a lot about bozo’s in his books and speeches. Today I saw him roll out the GBAT (Guy’s Bozofication Aptitude Test) a tool for determining bozosity. Some smart people (with way too much time on their hands) have created an online version.
How to evangelize HR
Today one of the most popular corporate sports is to dump on HR. In the 90’s the IT department took the heat, while they are not immune to the sport they seem to have risen above HR as a target. Some of fixes we all talk about is “being strategic”, “adding value”, “providing an ROI”Continue reading “How to evangelize HR”
Sugar coated systems
Just a quick plug. I am the convener of the Australian Human Resource Institute HRIS special interest group, which I have mentioned before. Next Thursday evening we will be running a case study on risk management/OHS systems, if you are in Melbourne feel free to register it only costs around $50 and includes drinks andContinue reading “Sugar coated systems”
Early access for Victorians
From 1 Jan 2006 employees in Victoria will be able to get access to their long service leave early. You can read about the details at Deacons Legal Update. Some of the changes are:- Most Victorian employees will now get 2 months long service leave after 10 years service, rather than 3 months long serviceContinue reading “Early access for Victorians”
Trends for 2006
While we were all still digesting our Christmas dinners Wayson Wyatt Canada released their Top 10 trends for 2006. While many are specific to the Canadian market I can foresee them being relevant in other countries. In summary they were:- 1. The war for top talent will continue to intensify, as organizations struggle to attractContinue reading “Trends for 2006”
Judge Jim & co.
Jim Durbin provides us with details on the judging criteria in the Recruiting.com Best Blog Awards. I like his general statement, someone who is advancing the brand, where the brand is recruitment. He will be looking for someone who is making an impact on the size of the recruiting blogosphere and how they are usingContinue reading “Judge Jim & co.”
Robert H. Stambaugh died
John Macy just emailed me to let me know that last week Robert (Bob) H. Stambaugh died last week aged 59. For those who did not know Bob he was a major influencing factor in HRIS thought leadership over the last 30 years writing many articles and presenting at dozens of conference. I had theContinue reading “Robert H. Stambaugh died”
Michael Specht 