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Congratulations! You survived one hell of a year in HR and Talent Management. In our last issue for 2010 we look back at the standouts for 2010 and survey the terrain for 2011.

This is The HRExaminer v1.47 for December 30, 2010.

A Year Of Living Dangerously in HR

2010 In Review

HRExaminer charts the big changes in 2010. With little fanfare and a constant rush of incremental news bites, 2010 didn't always feel like a lot was happening. In hindsight, there was a TON of structural change in the HR Industry. New powerhouses emerged. The focus of HR underwent a series of profound shifts. Years of impoverishment in marketing and sales investments began to show as structural weakness. Here are the high points of the year we are wrapping up. Read More…

2011: What's Coming?
It's hard work to see the future in times of upheaval. We're getting used to ass-covering as a way of doing business. You would think that highly compensated executives could do better than the ‘forecasting is dead’ point of view. In the two long years since the economic downturn started in earnest, seeing what's coming has been hard to do. These days, it's not uncommon to hear normally sensible business people talk about not having a long term view as an acceptable thing. Read More…

Gain Special Insight in 2011
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From all of us at HRExaminer, thanks for making this an amazing year.

About the author

John Sumser

John Sumser is a principal analyst for HRExaminer, an independent analyst firm covering HR Technology and the intersection of people, tech, and work. John’s mix of experience over the course of his career gives him a broad and unique perspective on the industry. Like anyone trying to process a lot of information, he is two or three steps ahead in some areas and still learning about others. Sumser’s work includes deep research into the nooks and crannies of HR Technology to identify and explain rapidly evolving trends. Built on a foundation of engineering, design, and philosophy, John’s seeks to understand and advise clients on where their technology works best, for whom, and in what context. Each year, John examines the insides of hundreds of companies, their products, and ecosystems. He delivers vendor analysis by building the framework from which to deliver the critique. He is constantly connecting and making visible the front end of change. He can help you see the path of evolution and the risks on the journey. The HRExaminer is Sumser’s vehicle for understanding and explaining the inner workings of the industry. With three weekly podcasts, and written commentary, he covers emerging ideas, the state of the industry, and the executives who operate it.

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