Tag: research

Probably the best infographic in history – Sparks’ Histomap

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In 1931, John D Sparks produced a truly inspirational infographic – a huge chart showing the rise and fall of different civilisations over the past 4000 years. I came across it again the other day and was awestruck by how cleverly it contextualises different historical events – not to mention realising how limited my knowledge is.  I sure wish I’d been given a copy when I was wading through Bismarck etc in A-level History back in the ’80s.

JohnDSparks Histomap

Whilst looking for an updated version (i.e. up to the end of the twentieth century), I found this engaging animation of the original histomap http://intuitionanalytics.com/other/histomap/.    Turns out the updated version by Rand Mcnally is available (at a price) but inevitably there’s more noise and less historical perspective on more recent events – so I will stick with the 1931 original!

Found at http://www.newatlantis.com, and copyright John D Sparks

Disruption of the online talent sourcing market by social networks

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Here’s  a summary of the dissertation I wrote 5-6 months ago for the Strategy and Innovation Masters Level Diploma at Oxford Said.   I’m making it public for a few reasons. Firstly, I was pretty pleased to get a Distinction for it – which means it “demonstrates a total grasp of relevant concepts and frameworks.” Secondly, although events might have moved on somewhat in the past 6 months, I am not aware of anyone having dealt with the issues raised – and I think they (we?) should.

The PDF is available here: Disruption-online-talent-sourcing-market-social-networks_Public

It’s not the easiest read, nor the most polished text, and I resisted uploading the entire dissertation (this is an extract). But please do download it and take a read if you’re interested.

If you do use any ideas or quotes herein, please do credit me as the source.  Likewise, any comments or questions, feel free to contact me:

Infographic: Innovation in the online recruitment market

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Thanks for a great response to the survey.  I have included below an infographic with some of the more quantitative data. I made two £50 charity donations – firstly, to Barnardos and secondly to The Ethiopian Education Foundation – both great choices.

(c) Gareth Lloyd
(c) Gareth Lloyd

Academic survey: Innovation in the online recruitment market

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Interested in online recruitment and innovation?

If so, I’d like to ask for your expertise and insight on a subject I am researching at the University of Oxford. This is an academic survey and I will be happy to share the results with you on completion.

The research analyses the changes in online talent sourcing driven by the use of social media, such as LinkedIn and Facebook, and the strategic responses available to agencies and job boards.

The survey will take around 15 minutes to complete. Your responses will be anonymous.   I really appreciate and value your input, and please do let me know if you have any questions.

As it is so close to Christmas, I will be donating £50 to a charity chosen by a survey participant picked at random (by email address) on the closing date of Friday 4 January.

THE SURVEY’S NOW CLOSED – UPDATE ON WINNER AND RESULTS TO COME SHORTLY.