HR Gurus the new talent spotters

Sigaria Ltd, organisers of the European Leaders in Human Resources forums, today confirmed that the growing need for HR leaders to hone their own skills in spotting and nurturing workforce talent is a key driver behind its forthcoming conference, Discovering and Developing Talent, 20 July 2005, The Lanesborough, London.



With the increasing pressure on HR to find the best candidates and the emergence of specialist talent managers in many UK corporate HR departments, Discovering and Developing Talent is designed to equip delegates with the latest techniques and knowledge required to better attract, deploy and develop their people.

Platinum sponsors of the event are on-demand workforce management software specialist, Recruitmax, and Alexander Mann Solutions, the leading recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) company in EMEA and Asia Pacific.

Drawing on the experiences and knowledge from some of the worlds leading organisations, this event considers the impact of the current business economy on the recruitment landscape, focusing in particular on how large organisations can re-shape their HR functions to take advantage.

Through a number of executive level presentations and focused workshops, the programme will review current developments in recruitment and talent management, and in particular, the business case for both outsourcing (Recruitment Process Outsourcing) and internal recruitment management (Total Workforce Aquisition).

Presentations will look at :

- How organisations should look to identify and attract the best talent, and how best to develop and manage that talent once hired.

- How organisations can position themselves as an employer of choice by developing íbest in classí (Centre of Excellence) recruitment strategies and processes.

- How enabling the right talent strategy via technology or outsourcing can deliver competitive advantage and allow an organisation to focus on strategic recruitment issues.

- How ííclosing the loopí i.e. monitoring current employee performance, can empower companies to better recruitment decisions.

Alex Martinez, Director of Sigaria, further explained, A change in the global economy has again pushed talent to the forefront of the corporate agenda. The drive for competitive advantage means HR leaders are finding themselves under increasing pressure to identify the best people, both internally and externally, through a more efficient hiring function. This forum brings together Europeís most senior HR leaders who will discuss their experiences, share best practices and identify the tools behind their success.

Jerry Collier, Director of Alexander Mann Solutions commented, The war for talent is still dictating success for businesses today, as global competition increases and organisations need to respond more quickly to changing business priorities. Companies must use all the tools available to them to select, implement and drive the resourcing strategy for their business and ensure they stay ahead of the game.

Darren Jaffrey, UK managing director of Recruitmax, added, Talent management is proving to have a significant impact in organisationsí business performance and technology is establishing itself as a vital weapon in this battle. Businesses that attract first class candidates, identify champions within the ranks and nurture its stars will gain a competitive edge, while benefiting from a reduction in workforce expenditure. Positive news for all involved.

Sir Ranulph Fiennes, described by the Guinness Book of Records as the worldís greatest living explorer, will deliver a key note speech sharing his experiences and demonstrating how his survival and safe return from challenging environments, such as Everest, depend upon creating and maintaining a strong network of differing skills and people who can work under pressure.

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