Comments on: Don't Buy The Datsun B210- Plan For The Future http://hrringleader.com/2009/10/14/dont-buy-the-datsun-b210-plan-for-the-future/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=dont-buy-the-datsun-b210-plan-for-the-future Because HR is Like a Three-Ring Circus Fri, 30 Jul 2010 14:02:09 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: HRM Today - Blog Archive » The October 28 Carnival of HR – Halloween Spirits Version http://hrringleader.com/2009/10/14/dont-buy-the-datsun-b210-plan-for-the-future/comment-page-1/#comment-432 HRM Today - Blog Archive » The October 28 Carnival of HR – Halloween Spirits Version Wed, 28 Oct 2009 22:59:05 +0000 http://hrringleader.wordpress.com/?p=792#comment-432 [...] McFarlane, the HR Ringleader, tells us Don’t Buy the Datsun B-210. Plan for the Future. over a grape martini (with a sugar rimmed glass, of [...] [...] McFarlane, the HR Ringleader, tells us Don’t Buy the Datsun B-210. Plan for the Future. over a grape martini (with a sugar rimmed glass, of [...]

]]> By: Human Resources Articles | blogging carnival of HR — hr bartender http://hrringleader.com/2009/10/14/dont-buy-the-datsun-b210-plan-for-the-future/comment-page-1/#comment-428 Human Resources Articles | blogging carnival of HR — hr bartender Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:02:55 +0000 http://hrringleader.wordpress.com/?p=792#comment-428 [...] McFarlane, the HR Ringleader, tells us Don’t Buy the Datsun B-210. Plan for the Future. over a grape martini (with a sugar rimmed glass, of [...] [...] McFarlane, the HR Ringleader, tells us Don’t Buy the Datsun B-210. Plan for the Future. over a grape martini (with a sugar rimmed glass, of [...]

]]> By: Michael Krupa http://hrringleader.com/2009/10/14/dont-buy-the-datsun-b210-plan-for-the-future/comment-page-1/#comment-392 Michael Krupa Mon, 19 Oct 2009 22:44:33 +0000 http://hrringleader.wordpress.com/?p=792#comment-392 Great comments. I agree that the Pinto was one ugly car but when I was younger I definitely wanted a Fiat X-19. I have heard of companies holding the line and not spending money but not actually downgrading their systems. They must be seriously hurting for money. I think you have to have a balance between spending money on Talent versus Technology. These days, top talent is expecting top systems to support their jobs. You might be able to recruit and invest in top talent but the tools and systems are bad you might not be able to retain them. Great comments. I agree that the Pinto was one ugly car but when I was younger I definitely wanted a Fiat X-19. I have heard of companies holding the line and not spending money but not actually downgrading their systems. They must be seriously hurting for money.

I think you have to have a balance between spending money on Talent versus Technology. These days, top talent is expecting top systems to support their jobs. You might be able to recruit and invest in top talent but the tools and systems are bad you might not be able to retain them.

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]]> By: Victorio http://hrringleader.com/2009/10/14/dont-buy-the-datsun-b210-plan-for-the-future/comment-page-1/#comment-390 Victorio Wed, 14 Oct 2009 21:30:11 +0000 http://hrringleader.wordpress.com/?p=792#comment-390 While I agree that organizations need to take the long view regarding tech resources, at the end of the day it still comes down to people. THAT'S where the investment dollars should be allocated, especially skills training. Quality talent trumps quality tech; the competitive advantage that technology offers gets lost as competitors adopt similar practices.Meanwhile, companies like Zappos and Southwest Airlines provide services that aren't easily duplicated, and reap the financial rewards. While I agree that organizations need to take the long view regarding tech resources, at the end of the day it still comes down to people. THAT’S where the investment dollars should be allocated, especially skills training.

Quality talent trumps quality tech; the competitive advantage that technology offers gets lost as competitors adopt similar practices.Meanwhile, companies like Zappos and Southwest Airlines provide services that aren’t easily duplicated, and reap the financial rewards.

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