BlogERP: Jim Holincheck's HCM Software Blog

More on Mashups

Jeff Nolan at the Venture Chronicles blog has a good post on the current state and future possibilities of web services to support mashups.  It is important for the HR community to keep up with developments and trends here.  There are all kinds of interesting possibilities for improving the usability and relevance of HCM applications to employees, managers, and executives.

Are You Getting the Quality of Hire That You Want?

Check out the Gartner High Performance Workplace Blog for my post on this topic (from February 2, 2006) and other interesting insights.

Technorati Tags: E-Recruitment

Gartner HCM Research for the Week Ending 12/23/2005

Cancellation Rate Declines for Business Process Outsourcing Contracts

Author: Stone, Lisa; Brown, Robert H.

Summary:
After several years of tracking BPO contract cancellations, the data reveals that they are down to their lowest levels since 2002.

Magic Quadrant for Integrated Workplace Management Systems, 2005

Author: Bell, Michael A.

Summary:
The integrated workplace management system market has evolved rapidly during the past year with new entrants, consolidations and departures.

Technorati Tags: HR, HCM, BPO, Outsourcing, Workplace Management, Human Resources

Gartner HCM Research for the Week Ending 12/9/2005

Management Update: Predicts 2006: The HPW Will Influence Users' IT Choices
Author: Knox, Rita E.; Andrews, Whit; Austin, Tom; Burton, Kevin; Harris, Kathy; Rozwell, Carol; Smith, David Mario

URL: http://www.gartner.com/DisplayDocument?id=487367&call=email&ref=g_emalert

Summary:
High-performance workplaces (HPWs) make workers more effective in supporting business goals and adding value. Web-based technologies are becoming part of the HPW environment, as users influence the configuration of their tools. In 2006, it will be important to define guidance and governance best practices.

Corporate Performance Management Must Move Beyond Finance
Author: Rayner, Nigel

URL: http://www.gartner.com/DisplayDocument?id=487562&call=email&ref=g_emalert

Summary:
CPM is currently dominated by finance processes and metrics. Organizations that implement enterprisewide CPM initiatives and include nonfinancial performance measures that link to financial outcomes will exhibit higher performance than those that implement a finance-oriented approach.

Technorati Tags: CPM, HR, HCM, Performance Management

The Impact of the Aging Workforce on Human Capital Management

Yesterday I posted an entry on the Gartner High Performance Workplace Blog about the impact of the aging workforce on companies. This is going to be a big issue for many companies by the end of the decade and HR organizations need to get ahead of the curve in to help ensure that they acquire, build and retain key talent.
Gartner High Performance Workplace Blog

Gartner's High Performance Workplace Blog

Gartner's High Performance Workplace blog is interesting reading any time.  Today, I published an entry on the concept of Dynamic Profiling and how it may give better insight into the capabilities of the workforce.  Provide your $0.02 worth there or here.

http://hpw.blog.gartner.com/blog/index.php?blogid=3

Gartner High Performance Workplace Research

The High-Performance Workplace Defined

A high-performance workplace focuses on increasing people's influence on a business, as well as the impact of processes, methods, physical environment, and technology and tools that enhance their work. To be successful, balance investment, business goals and value.

Hype Cycle for the High-Performance Workplace, 2005

The high-performance workplace encompasses a broad range of business goals and technologies. It helps workers locate the right people, find the right content, support the right communication channels, and focus on maximizing the creativity and contribution of other workers.

High-Performance Workplaces Promote Revenue Growth and Productivity

A high-performance workplace will enhance the structured and unstructured activities that are key to creating competitive advantage, driving long-term, top-line growth and enhancing productivity.

Findings From the 'High-Performance Workplace' Research Meeting: Teaming Is a Growing Force in the Workforce

Teams are fast becoming the preferred mechanism for accomplishing work. An individual's teaming activity crosses organizational and global boundaries, and participation in virtual teams has become common.