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On April 8, 2011, in Editorial Advisory Board, Heather Bussing, HRExaminer, Jay Cross, John Sumser, Weekly, by John Sumser

Don't Be a Drag, Just Be a Queen by Heather Bussing

Many women are upset at being called "nurturing" at work. They want you to know that they can handle the union busting men of HR and are really most concerned about the financial bottom line. They are not nurturing. They are busy managing a business. They do not nurture people. The role of women in the workplace has changed a lot in the last 25 years. Women now have the opportunity to be complete assholes, just like men. But many choose not to. Read More »

Webinar Invitation: What HR Thinks and Feels This is a one-time-only presentation of the data from "What HR Thinks and Feels" from HRxAnalysts with George LaRocque, Bret Starr and John Sumser. If you already have something scheduled for April 19th at Noon Central, please cancel it. Even if you've purchased the report (it costs $1,195), HRxAnalysts' discussion of this material will not be distributed later as a presentation and the webinar will not be recorded (HRxAnalysts usually charges for this data). Sign Up Now »

Getting The Work Done by Jay Cross

"Today's most rewarding work is conceptual. Workers deal with novel situations on the fly. These may be human interactions (service is replacing manufacturing as the driver in almost all the world's economies) or dealing with uncertainty and surprises (complex environments are inherently unpredictable). Innovation has become more important than production. Doing the right things, often new things, trumps doing things right." - Jay Cross Read More »

Social Intelligence

a review of Social Intelligence on HRExaminer

On the firm Social Intelligence: If you've been following our view of the evolution of software, this is exactly what the next generation of software looks like. Software as a service is a service and it is increasingly about the people who deliver it. Read More »

Brand Aid #1 Logos, taglines and color choices are important. They can set the tone for communications and shape both market perception and the organization's internal aspirations. But, a company with a fresh new logo, a smart tag line and well chosen colors is a lot like a teenage boy dressed and ready for his first formal dance. Looks good, smells good and makes mommy proud but the rubber meets the road at the curb of the girlfriend's house. Read More »

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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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