HR Software Show - slow but there is hope

I attended the CIPD HR Software show on London this week. The event set out to help HR professionals "discover how technology can transform your people management processes. Packed with innovative solutions and leading suppliers it’s the ideal place to get tailored advice and industry updates.".....not a bad objective. The show was well supported by suppliers many of whom had really gone out to impress with impressive stands and sales people.

Unfortunately, much of what was on offer looked like jazzed up spreadsheets and much of the technology just merged into a blur of boring screens. However there was hope. It was apparent that many of the suppliers (and even some of the attendees) were keen to talk Web 2.0 and how it could be used to help the profession - especially in the recruitment space. The CIPD even had their Web 2.0 paper proudly displayed. This all bodes well for HR 2.0. More on the event to come including the good, the bad and the ugly.