Archive for the ‘HCM’ Category

SAP, Oracle and Workday HCM product strategy updates

Wednesday, September 5th, 2007

Bill Kutik’s recent HRMS Happenings article is a very good overview of what’s coming from the prominent HCM vendors. The following highlights caught my attention:

  • Oracle will continue to develop Peoplesoft, Oracle HCM and Fusion HCM as separate product lines.
  • Workday is busy developing a payroll engine.
  • All the vendors have interesting Web 2.0 plans.
  • SAP is partnering with companies like Aspire HR for functionality.
  • HR Tech 2007 in October is going to be an interesting event.

What are your thoughts regarding the new functionality coming from these vendors?

Interesting Human Capital Management (HCM) blogs

Thursday, June 28th, 2007

Here are a few interesting HCM/HR blogs that I read frequently. Let me know what you think of these? Btw, will you be attending the HR Tech conference in Chicago in October. Why are you going? I’m not sure if I want to attend so I’m asking for some feedback.

HCM Blogs:

Another one a stumbled across today: ERP Blog on HCM research.

All for now. You’re comments please.

[Added July 5, 2007: Here is another excellent blog on HCM technology. It's by one of my former colleagues, Leendert van der Bijl. Read it, he is a deep thinker and has some excellent insights.]

Jack Welch / Lars Dalgaard Keynote video

Thursday, June 21st, 2007

I really enjoyed the keynote QA of Jack Welch and Lars Dalgaard during the Successfactors User conference earlier in June. You may view it here, after entering some contact info. You will need Windows Media player or Real player to view it.

Enjoy!

Jack Welch Keynote at SuccessConnect in New York

Monday, June 11th, 2007

I attended the SuccessConnect keynote of Jack Welch and Lars Dalgaard in New York on June 7, 2007. You can find a short video here: Keynote Video. Carlos Watson did a great job moderating the Q&A session. [Update: You'll find the long version of Jack's keynote here.]

The following comments from Jack and Lars were the most memorable for me:

  • Jack: HR should be equal to Finance in corporate America. People first, then strategy.
  • Lars: Megatrends (e.g., baby boomer’s leaving the work force) are forcing corporate America to elevate HR’s role in the organization.
  • Jack: Managers should commit to telling employees where they stand — the good and the bad, the Stars and the low-performers. HR needs Sarbanes-Oxley like compliance. “Phony appraisals are a SIN!”
  • Jack: 20/70/10 rule: Let 10% of the non-performers go, highly reward the top 20% and compensate the middle 70% well.
  • Lars: Most important interview question — “What did your mom teach you?”
  • Jack: Most important interview question — “Tell me about your previous job?” If the person has a victim mentality then let them go. If you find a star, then hire them on the spot. Don’t send them to HR and don’t let them leave the building. Give them love!
  • Jack: Terminate people with dignity. Help them find another job. They will be a reference — good or bad — you want them to be a good reference. Spend a lot of time with them after they leave the company.
  • Jack: The following are the top 3 character traits of a leader:
    1. Authenticity: Top character trait as a leader. Be real and true to yourself.
    2. Resilience: If a leader falls, how do they get back on the horse!
    3. Ability to look around corners: This is a leader’s secret sauce. Their ability to see around corners to spot hidden trends and changes in the direction of a business.
  • Jack: The compensation system should align with what you want to achieve as a leader.
  • Jack: Performance gets you in the game, aligning with company values gets you promoted. For example: If a manager delivers the numbers, but doesn’t life the company values — BAD, get them out. Long term they will destroy the company. Top performers are people who align with company values and deliver the numbers.

Jack’s final comment was the most important. Candor with your employees and management is the most important thing in business.

What do you think of Jack’s approach and management style?

SuccessConnect 2007 in New York

Wednesday, June 6th, 2007

This week I’ll be in New York to attend the 2007 SuccessFactors User Conference.  Jack Welch will be the keynote and you can view the web cast on Thursday, June 8.

SAP HR2007 in Vegas – Update

Tuesday, March 20th, 2007

I had a very productive time in Vegas attending the SAP HR, FI and GRC conference from March 11-13. I met a number of business associates and former colleagues. This is a great conference to learn more about the SAP product set, as well as to network with business partners and customers. The Venetian Hotel is a stunning venue and a very impressive hotel. It’s also a very big venue — I got a lot of exercise walking back and forth between the exhibit hall and the coffee shops.

My good friend, Ken Kiefer, at Wispubs shared the following information about the conference:

  • About 4800 people attended the conference, and 1700 HR attendees,
  • with 96 unique vendors,
  • 301 total presentations and
  • attendees from 53 countries including: Denmark, China, Israel, South Africa and Mexico.

This is a great example of a very focused and well-executed conference. If you attended, please let me have your comments.

Interesting story: March 13 @ 2:30am the Stardust Hotel was imploded and they did it in Vegas style. See it all on youtube:

 

SAP HR2007: March 12-14, 2007

Monday, March 5th, 2007

SAP HR2007

SAPInsider will be hosting this year’s SAP HR conference in Las Vegas from March 12-14. This year it will be combined with the SAP Financials 2007 and SAP Governance, Risk, Compliance 2007 conferences.

I will be attending to represent one of my clients and hope to see you there. Let me know and we can catch up over a coffee.

Update: Next year’s conference, SAP HR2008, will be held in Orlando from March 10-12, 2008.

What color is your personality?

Thursday, August 10th, 2006

There are numerous personality profiling systems in use today, e.g., Myers-Briggs, DISC, etc. How about one that profile your personality based on a color system. Yes, colors. The system is called the Dewey Color System.

From the publisher: In 1981, Sadka began experimenting with color as a means of better understanding people’s personalities. Today, his Dewey Color System has become a patented business of its own, boasting a website, merchandise—such as stuffed animals and home decorating systems—and a number of devotees. Starting with the question “What’s your favorite color?” Sadka leads readers through a series of questions to help them get to the root of their hopes, dreams and fears. His system relies upon various combinations of a person’s favorite and least favorite colors, which the reader selects from four palettes provided with the book. Astrology-like descriptions of the inner workings each color profile (e.g. if yellow is your favorite color “finding common ground is the game you play best”) make up the bulk of this book. The rest of it consists of arguments that support the validity of the test that may or may not sway skeptics. Credulity aside, however, Sadka’s test is lots of fun, and his personality descriptions may surprise even the most cynical of readers.

You can also find more information on their website: www.deweycolorsystem.com. Unfortunately the website only supports IE. No support for Firefox for Safari.