Make HR Happy

Check out the cover of the July 2009 Talent Management magazine:



In the 'Make HR Happy' cover story the authors give a few recommendations for improving HR manager's lives.  Some highlights:

Supply Chain Thinking - essentially, 'Get better at processing transactions'.  The theory is that once less time is spent pushing transactions, the more time free to spend on high-touch, high-value activities.

New Technology - How do you get better at doing transactions?  Largely through the adoption of new technology for process automation and self-service.

Development - HR leaders can't be more engaged and strategic if they themselves do not have the capability to deliver high value strategic thinking to the business.  HR must invest in its own development to that end.

Decent ideas all I think, especially the nod to increase the use of technology for automation and efficiency.

But I have to say the article had a glaring omission.  How to 'Make HR Happy'?

Listen to the HR Happy Hour Show of course!

I better write a letter to the editor and complain!

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Episode 8 - HR and Sports

Episode 8 - 'HR and Sports' - August 28, 2009

This was a great show, we talked about lots of different topics in the intersection of Sports and HR.

You can listen back to the show here:

Some notes from the show:

Kris Dunn shared some insights on recruiting and retaining talent, advising organizations to 'maximize the sell' of what you have to offer. Check out the HR Capitalist blog.

Tracy Tran - taught us all about a hockey team called the South Carolina Stingrays. Check out the Tao of the Original Tracy Tran.

Todd Kmiec shared some good insight on his recruiting activities and can be reached at todd@toddkmiec.com.

Lance Haun - can be found at YourHrGuy.com and you can see what he is up to at MeritBuilder.

Listen to the replay of Episode 8 here:



Thanks to all our guests and I hope you enjoyed the show!

HR Happy Hour - Live Tonight!

We are live with a new Episode of the HR Happy Hour show!

Episode 8 – ‘HR and Sports’ – August 28, 2009 – 8PM EDT

What are the connections between Sports and HR and Talent Management? Is managing superstar employees at all like managing superstar athletes? What can coaching Little League baseball tell you about management? Are my beloved Jets going to get the Super Bowl? Shauna and I will talk about these topics and who knows what else with scheduled guests Tracy Tran, Todd Kmiec, Lance Haun and Kris Dunn.

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