I am the senior VP of products and technology at Ceridian, a leading global business services supplier much of it in the HCM technology space. In 25 years, I’ve pretty much had every job you can in a software company — support, consulting, product development, product strategy, sales — so I have a pretty good idea of the view of the world as a vendor.
And for some reason, I’m passionate about this stuff — so much so that when I’d decided I was burned out from my first 20 years in the field, I left. Four years later, in 2005, I reached an important conclusion. When you learn as much as I have in 20 years in a single field, it seems pretty stupid to walk away from it without a second thought. And that’s what I’d done.
So here I am, back working in the software business and frankly, having the time of my life! I’ve spent the past two years trying to figure out how to build the ‘next big thing’ in HR technology, and I hope that my blog will start to chronicle how well I’m doing at it!
From a personal perspective, I live in Saint Paul, Minnesota. I’ve been here since 1988 and have found it a terrific place to raise my two twin daughters, who are in college (sadly, far away from home). Yes, the cold winters are daunting — but in August, when you’re a couple of hours north of the Twin Cities, on a boat floating atop a beautiful lake, you become forgiving!
Note: the views expressed on this blog are my personal opinion and do not necessarily reflect the views of my employer Ceridian.
Hi Larry,
I just found your new blog. I’ve already added it to my list of HR blogs to read. I look forward to hearing what you have to say. Good luck! – Mark
Congratulations on your blog!
Mr. Dunivan, I work for an HR PR/marketing firm. In fact, our blog [HR Markter] is on your blogroll. I would like to promote your blog to our clients by adding it to our database, but to do so I need an e-mail address. Please let me know if that is acceptable to you.
Thanks,
Heath Davis Havlick
Media Relations Specialist
Hi Larry,
I am happy to have found your Blog and I look forward to visiting often. I hope the SHCM Launch was a huge success this week.
From all of us at TTC/Resume Mirror, I wanted to thank you for your kind mention of TTC/Resume Mirror as your resume parsing partner.
We look forward to our future work with you and your team and are thrilled to be a part of Lawson’s vision.
Best regards,
Kelly Walker
Talent Technology/Resume Mirror
Good to see you’re still kicking around. Have many fond and fun memories of Lawson HR in the ’90s.
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I enjoyed working with you Larry. Best wishes,
Peter O’Keefe