Notes, updates, and random thoughts

Wow, it's been a busy week and since I didn't manage to get a solid (or even a shaky) post up this morning, I figured I would clean out at least some of the 'stuff I wanted to blog about' backlog and start fresh next week.

So here you go, presented in no particular order or assumption of importance:

I did a webcast this week over at HCI and sponsored by my friends at Oracle HCM. The webcast was about trying to find the right balance between Talent (really people) and Technology. I am not totally sure I know how to do that, but I took a shot and shared some thoughts. My slides from the webcast are here, and over on the HCI site you can access the webcast archive if you are so inclined.

And if you decide to check out the webcast slides, you should also (if you have not previously) take a look at some of the other stuff I have out on Slideshare, including the still popular 8 Man Rotation, The 2011 Season E-book on Sports and HR. Each week that old Ebook gets a few dozen views which always gives me a chuckle.

Also, the HR Happy Hour Show and Podcast has been on a roll in the last few weeks, so if you haven't had a chance check out some of the most recent shows including 'Data Driven HR' with the great people at Equifax Workforce Solutions, 'Putting People First', recorded live from Ultimate Connections 2014, and last week's show, 'Wellness for the Modern Workforce' with ShapeUp. You can always get all the HR Happy Hour Shows for free on iTunes as well - just head to the podcasts section of iTunes store and search for 'HR Happy Hour'.

On the 'real job' front, I have been busy finalizing the agenda for this October's HR Technology Conference. Head over to the website for updates about the program and to register. We are planning the biggest, most expansive, most comprehensive conference yet, and I promise you don't want to miss it. Also, HRevolution 2014 tickets are on sale for the event that will be held in November. Act fast on that one, as only a few tickets remain.

I am waist-deep watching the NBA playoffs at the moment. There's nothing better after a long day than watching the best basketball players in the world competing at the highest levels for a couple of hours. And I am on the Atlanta Hawks bandwagon right now.

Lastly, I wanted to mention and say thanks to the great folks at PeopleMatter for inviting me to participate in their upcoming Collaborate conference. I will be down in the great city of Charleston, SC in a couple of weeks to present a talk and to meet some of the PeopleMatter customers as well. I am really looking forward to getting back to South Carolina and am already contemplating not coming back.

Ok, that is it for now. Have a great weekend all!