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Top 25 HR Digital Influencers

The measurement of online influence is in its very primitive stages. Like any measurement, people change their behavior in order to meet the standard. In this arena, as it is everywhere, "You get what you measure." Klout measures Twitter activities, mPact measures the people who sign up for the service, and our approach (using Traackr) tries to capture the entirety of web and social media influence. Find out what this means in the Fourth Edition of our HR Digital Influencers List.
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Less Data, More Target by Hank Stringer
Ask just about anyone if they think the 'pipes are too full' with resumes and you will quickly get agreement. Why? Well, ask if a resume has been submitted to a company and where it ended up. Nine times out of ten the response will be 'the black hole'. As long as systems are designed for talent to view all positions and apply to any of them, many people will do just that – apply for everything and hope. Read Now »

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Pummeling Equine Cadavers Self proclaimed HR thought leaders tend to be vacuous morons, incapable of sustained thought. There's a code that I saw somewhere that says you can't be one unless someone else says you are (without being asked to). Even that's not good enough, really. Read Now »

Friendship Farming As I learned about the ethnography used to build the Marriott employment branding game, I was touched by one of David Kippen's stories. Kippen explored a small trend with big ramifications. As is increasingly the case, smart motivated people, far beyond American shores, are teaching the world about social media. Read Now »

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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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