Is Talent everything? CIPD Conference argues a strong case for the retention and recruitment of the best
CIPD Spotlight on Talent Management Conference
12 February 2009, London / 26 February 2009, Manchester
A conference from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), The Spotlight on Talent Management Conference, showcases new practical research highlighting how the war for talent becomes even more crucial at a time of economic uncertainty. On top of this, practical advice will be on offer for HR directors on how to fine-tune their talent management strategies in line with current organisational needs.
The Conference, to be held on 12 February in London and on 26 February in Manchester, will reveal how organisations can ensure they upgrade their workforce to match current business needs and what level of leadership needs to be developed to face todayís volatile environment.
Claire McCartney, Organisation and Resourcing Advisor at the CIPD, who will present
the new CIPD research into talent management in uncertain times, says:
ìThe research that we are launching at the Conference shows the obvious impact that the downturn has had on talent management strategies. While unfortunately for some, the downturn has resulted in development cuts and recruitment freezes, for others a number of surprisingly positive outcomes have emerged such as placing an even greater focus on talent management activities and ensuring that strategies provide maximum return on investment.î
ìOur research suggests that talent management becomes more not less important in an economic downturn. Organisations that are clever and ride the storm of the war on talent will find that they are significantly ahead of the competition when markets pick up as is projected in mid 2010.î
Sessions include:
Talent Management in an Economic Downturn: John Philpott, Chief Economist to offer an overview on the impact of the economic crisis on recruitment and redundancy at the conference in London
Holding Managers Accountable for Retention and Development of Talent: Lai Heng Chin, Group Leadership and Talent Development Manager at British American Tobacco, and Stephanie Oerton, Head of Talent and Development at National Express UK, will share their experiences of linking retention and succession planning to managersí planning objectives
The Tangible Benefits of Investing in Talent Management: Mark Hoyal, Head of Talent and Leadership Consulting at Hewitt Associates and Jim Butcher, Assistant Head of Talent Management at the MoD, will be two of the speakers to provide evidence on the benefits of investing in talent management for organisations.
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Is Talent everything?
CIPD Conference argues a strong case for the retention and recruitment of the best
