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Job Board Shuffle

HRExaminer Weekly Edition v7.44 November 11, 2016

CareerBuilder and Dice Holdings are being shopped. Big brands in the job board industry are changing ownership and generally trading at a steep discount to prior valuations (LinkedIn, Indeed, Monster and SimplyHired). What’s it all mean? John Sumser has more in, Job Board Shuffle.

Ross Clennett is the leading trainer of Recruiters in Australia and a no-nonsense firebrand. In his article, Ross Clennett Calls BS, he notes, “To report that 79 per cent of companies have talent as their number one priority is just laughable, and palpably false; as any review of the evidence would quickly confirm.”

Dr. Amit Mukherjee explores How to Prepare Leaders for a VUCA World (volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous environments).

On Episode 95 of HR Tech Weekly: HRTech World Congress Update from Paris, Axonify raises $27M to gamify employee training without wasting your time, Parent Company Of Tech Site Dice Is For Sale, LinkedIn plots a place on the economic graph, launches Salary to chart what we earn, and the Pentagon seeks funds for new ad campaign to attract recruits.

Elaine Orler is chairman and co-founder of the Talent Board, founding organization of the Candidate Experience Awards. Elaine is often quoted in leading HR and business publications, including The Wall Street Journal, Human Resource Executive, and Talent Management. Elaine Orler is on HRExaminer Radio.

Keith Kitani is CEO and co-founder of GuideSpark, and brings over 20 years of digital communications and eLearning expertise to creating, building, and leading GuideSpark. Keith received his B.A. in Electrical Engineering and his M.B.A. from Stanford University. Keith Kitani is on HRExaminer Radio.

This Week's Articles

Job Board Shuffle “Currently, both CareerBuilder and Dice Holdings are being shopped. With the recent acquisitions of LinkedIn, Indeed, Monster and SimplyHired, all of the big recognizable brands in the job board industry are all changing ownership. Generally, they are trading at a steep discount to prior valuations. Their new owners are not in the advertising or job board business.”
- John Sumser Read Now »

Ross Clennett Calls BS
Ross Clennett is the leading trainer of Recruiters in Australia. A no-nonsense firebrand who focuses on getting it right, Ross will make you think. Read his blog. Meanwhile, here’s a sample.
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How to Prepare Leaders for a VUCA World
Dr. Amit Mukherjee explores the flaws of executive recruitment and Talent Management Systems in volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous environments (VUCA).
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HR Tech Weekly: Episode #95: Stacey Harris and John Sumser This week: HRTech World Congress Update from Paris, Axonify raises $27M to gamify employee training without wasting your time, Parent Company Of Tech Site Dice Is For Sale, LinkedIn plots a place on the economic graph, launches Salary to chart what we earn, and the Pentagon seeks funds for new ad campaign to attract recruits. Listen Now »

HRExaminer Radio: Episode #206: Elaine Orler
Passionate about the candidate experience and its impact on both workforces and employers, Elaine Orler is chairman co-founder of the Talent Board, founding organization of the Candidate Experience Awards. As CEO and founder of Talent Function, Elaine has been developing and implementing HR solutions since 1993. Often quoted in leading HR and business publications, including The Wall Street Journal, Human Resource Executive, and Talent Management, Elaine is well-respected as a talent acquisition and talent management expert and takes an active role in industry events and associations. Listen Now »

HRExaminer Radio: Episode #207: Keith Kitani Keith is CEO and co-founder of GuideSpark, and brings over 20 years of digital communications and eLearning expertise to creating, building, and leading GuideSpark as it transforms workplace communications. Prior to founding GuideSpark in 2008, Keith served as Senior Director and Entrepreneur in Residence for Adobe where he led efforts on the company’s new SaaS business. Keith received his B.A. in Electrical Engineering and his M.B.A. from Stanford University. Listen 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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