December 2020 Minimize
Thought-Provoking Commentary for the Lawson Software Community
Welcome to the latest issue of The LawsonGuru Letter, a free newsletter providing provocative commentary on issues important to the Lawson Software community. The LawsonGuru Letter is published by--and is solely the opinion of--John Henley of Decision Analytics.
Quote of the Issue
"Because we don't think about future generations, they will never forget us."
-- Henrik Tikkanen
Trending Topics
Transition Management - Data flow from Talent to GHR
In this time of tight budgets and tight staffing, we are helping the HRIS team in this project. One of the things we got to talking about today was what happens when a candidate is hired...it sounds like "out of the box" when a candidate is hired their "data" doesn't automatically flow from Talent Transition Management into GHR? What's the correct process to automate this data flow? Read More
1099-NEC
IRS Form 1099-NEC (non employee compensation) is new for 2020. Does anyone know the Lawson implications? Read More
Talent Acquisition - Background Check Vendors / Partners
We are in the process of moving into the GHR Talent Acquisition functionality, and are looking for any recommendations regarding vendors / partners for Candidate Background Checks. Obviously looking for Background Check partners that have pre-existing or semi-turnkey integrations with GHR / Talent. Read More
Lawson Security Rule with HR11 & HR09
Is this something that you are willing to share? Our HR department would like to limit some of the employees they are allowed to inquire on. The only advice Infor Support will give is that you need to use a form rule. Read More
Worthwhile Reading
The Workforce Is About to Change Dramatically
Three predictions for what the future might look like.
The Atlantic, August 6, 2020
Today's New IT Project Manager
Among the IT functions changed forever by the COVID-19 pandemic is project management. The days of "walk around" project management seem to be gone. Some thoughts on what the future looks like.
Information Week, September 2, 2020
How to build a resilient IT culture
The pandemic has underscored the importance of thriving through hardship and uncertainty. IT leaders discuss how they’re adjusting their leadership practices to help foster this key IT trait for the long haul.
CIO, September 8, 2020
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John Henley
Decision Analytics
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