It’s December! As the year comes to a close, and we are finishing up our work to take some time off for the holidays, the 2019 trend articles are popping up in my mailbox. To make life a little easier for you, I am tracking the links in this post.…
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I’ve been reading some articles that question the influx of technology into HR. The general idea is that technology dehumanizes the personal touch that HR leaders are keen to have. Somewhere along the line, we’ve become so obsessed to make HR service delivery as cost-efficient as possible that we’ve overlooked…
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We all have seen when HR was once considered as just an administrative job but now the business has recognized it to be both operational and strategic. Then we got a seat at the table! As we all agree there is a brighter side to us more than just making…
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The Sochi 2014 Olympics are over and it’s been an amazing run for many teams, in particular the Dutch TeamNL. Never before did one team win so many medals (24) in one event (skating). At times, we almost felt embarrassed to achieve another clean ‘orange’ sweep, but overall, we are…
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Lately, it seems that there is an emphasized focus on technology as the solution for all our HR problems. The cloud is the ultimate solution, and software as a service the only answer. In order to be a modern employer, you have to communicate through social media, your systems must…
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We expect the new HR to be supported by a high degree of automation and governed by a ‘one to many’ approach. HR professionals of the 21st century must be technology-savvy and incorporate new technologies in their way of working, as it is the most effective way to communicate with…
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Imagine, if you will, your company without an HR function. Now suppose you’re asked to set up HR: What would you do? Would you create something similar or radically different? Would you create it at all? We’ve arrived at a turning point in history where new technology is profoundly changing…
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Last year’s white paper “The consumerization of HR” led to a number of invitations from customers and others to share my ideas during keynotes and workshops. It’s been great being able to hear what others think of it. The accompanying presentation is called “The changing face of HR”. I uploaded…
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Here’s some news for you: the war for talent is back. I’m not kidding, I just heard a keynote speaker mention it at an HR event, so it must be true. Are you just as tired as I am of hearing the same thing over and over again? Especially when…
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The words in the picture are the final sentences of the Holstee Manifesto. It hangs on the wall in my office. The Manifesto serves as a constant reminder that Life is Short, and we better make the most of it. But for this HR Carnival post, I’ll focus on the…
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