1. Agenda and Introduction Chuck Allen, Director, HR-XML Consortium, Inc.
Heidelberg, 2003 July 17-18
Agenda and Introduction
Chuck Allen, Director, HR-XML Consortium, Inc.
Welcome, introductions.

2. You are invited to attend a dinner sponsored by SAP (19:00 to 21:00)
Thanks to our sponsor!
You are invited to attend a dinner sponsored by SAP (19:00 to 21:00)

3. Details on the website next week.
Next Meeting
Oct , Dallas, Texas
Details on the website next week.

4. HR-XML Certification Program Localization / Internationalization
Introductions
HR-XML Certification Program
Localization / Internationalization
Review of the Agenda
Report from Leaders
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5. HR-XML Certification Program

6. Look for the Logo
How do you find HR-XML solutions? Over the next few months, we’re going to make it easier. We will be certifying companies with HR-XML solutions. So look for the logo on your vendor’s website. Ask your vendors if their solutions are certified. For further information, see:

7. “Phase One” Certification Criteria
Solution must be capable of generating and/or consuming a compliant HR-XML document
If you extend, you must use the extension mechanisms specified by the Consortium (exceptions apply to SEP 1.1, 1.2 certifications)
Use of specifications must be semantically appropriate
Solution must be commercially available or implemented in trading-partner arrangement (cannot be the results of a mere demo or pilot or hypothetical capability).
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8. “Phase One” Costs / Process
For a limited time only (first 20 certifications), completely FREE for member organizations (Thereafter, $1,000 for General-level members)
How do you get started? Fill out a simple form describing your solution and how it uses HR-XML specs.
Certification is on a “facts and circumstances” basis. A validation service ( is available to support certifiers
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9. Initial Certifications
Others in progress…

10. Why Certify Now?
Get the recognition your company deserves as an early adopter!
Participate in a Hrcertify.org launch promotions (e.g., press releases, advertising in HR trade magazines).
It will never be easier and less expensive! Completely free for member organizations for first 20 certifications.
Lock-in your certification. Certified companies will be allowed to renew certifications indefinitely regardless of whether new versions of the specification are issued. If you have implemented a spec and haven’t certified, you may lose your ability to certify under the specification should it be superceded by a subsequent version (You have until one-year after the specification has been superceded to certify).

11. Certification

12. Localization / Internationalization

13. Localization / Internationalization
Two related, but distinct concepts:
Localization involves accommodations for legal or business-practice requirements unique to a particular country or jurisdiction.
Internationalization involves designing specifications so that they can be re-used broadly across jurisdictions.
The HR-XML Consortium has a clear interest in both.
Localization activities are proceeding in the France; Japan, Germany, Netherlands, Russia, Sweden, and the United States.
These local initiatives are creating valuable results. However, we obviously want to avoid creating entirely different, incompatible standards for each jurisdiction.

14. Japan Model
HR-XML’s recent efforts in setting up a Japanese chapter of the Consortium may provide a useful model for working with a European or country-specific chapters.

15. Japan Model Key Elements
A separate organization established as appropriate under local law. Funded as appropriate under local law/business practice.
Local chapter would engage local consultants/resources to assist with technical coordination and local promotion of HR- XML specifications.
HR-XML and local chapter would exchange intellectual property rights. Local chapter would be granted rights to HR- XML name and specifications, HR-XML would be granted rights to derivative works by local chapters.
Wherever possible, requirements and work of local group are used to strengthen the core HR-XML specifications. Coordination accomplished via shared mailing lists, regular reports at HR-XML quarterly meetings, etc.

16. Applicable to Europe?
Is there value in a European chapter to help facilitate and coordinate the growing number of European HR- XML localization initiatives?
How might dedicated European technical and business development resources be useful in the development and promotion of HR-XML specifications in Europe?
How might we change our practices going forward to better support the growing amount of HR-XML adoption and localization efforts in Europe?

17. Agenda, Thursday, July 17 am
9:00 – 9:15   Introduction/Welcome
9:15 – 9:45  Introduction of Workgroup Leaders and Review of Progress
9:45 – 10:45  Recruiting and Staffing Update (Resume/CV enhancements, SEP, and SIDES), Kim Bartkus, HR-XML Consortium and Kathi Dolan Manpower.
10:45 – 11:00  Break
11:00 – 12:00   Case Study: An HR-XML Implementation At Jobstairs, Ingolf Teetz, CIO, Software Development, Milch & Zucker
12:00 – 13:15  Lunch

18. Agenda, Thursday, July 17 pm
13:15 – 14:15   A European Union openXchange Project: Electronic Procurement of Temporary Labor, Frank van den Eijnden, ECP.nl
 14:15 – 14:30   Break
 14:30 – 16:00   Workgroup Breakout Sessions:
Staffing Industry Data Exchanges Standards, French Initiative
Assessments
16:00 – 17:00 Localization Requirements and Design Approaches
Dinner sponsored by SAP (19:00 to 21:00)

19. Projects Competencies Metrics Stock Screening / Assessment
Cross Process Objects (CPO)
Enrollment
Payroll
Time Card
Recruiting/SIDES
Data Dictionary

20. Report From Leaders Competencies Metrics Stock (Bill Kerr)
Screening / Assessment (Romuald Restout)
Cross Process Objects (CPO) / Data Dictionary
Enrollment
Payroll
Time Card
Recruiting/SIDES (9:45 Kim Bartkus, Kathi Dolan)

21. Agenda, Thursday, July 18 am
9:00 – 9:15   Introduction/Agenda Review
9: :15  Integration Approaches: SAP Exchange Infrastructure, Dr. Sven Leukert, Product Manager, SAP AG
10:15 – 10:30  Break
10:30 – 11:00 "The Virtual Labour Market" of the Federal German Employment Agency, Ulrich Wiedemann, Accenture GmbH
11:00– 12:00  Breakout sessions
Demographics
Public Employment Services Summit
12:00 – 13:15 Lunch

22. Agenda, Thursday, July 18 pm
13: :15 An Introduction to HR-XML’s Cross-Process Objects
14:15– 16:00   Public Employment Services Summit / Recruiting and Staffing / European Chapter Formation