What sets the Onrec Global Summit for online recruitment conference apart from others in the market?

12-13 September 2006 - Chicago - USA

Our history is European. Onrec began in the UK in 2000. We covered US news from those early days, but developed our coverage leading to the opening of a US office in Chicago in 2004. We continue to develop our coverage of online recruitment news and have recently opened an Australian office.

Whilst monitoring the US recruitment supplier market for the past 15 years we have formed the opinion that the US has of course lead the way in the adoption of the Internet to find staff, and itís true in that UK and Europe have lagged behind in speed of adoption. A number of factors contribute to this. However, in 2006 Europe and UK could be said to be on a par with the US in a number of areas, Internet penetration and percentage of households with a PC. It may be now that Europe can assist the US in its next stage of development. With knowledge, for example, in dealing with the most complex recruitment market the UK. The US market is now arguably becoming increasingly complex.

Technology developed, tried and tested in Europe may assist US recruiters to stay a jump ahead.

US companies employ staff across the world integrating systems and recruitment policies, which requires an understanding of the local recruitment markets. We hope our conferences will bring people together to discuss and meet suppliers and we hope find international solutions.

Onrec conferences provide a unique perspective. We feel suppliers can give an insight into the market as they see the underside of so many clients and can identify common problems and suggest ways to improve a companyís efficiency.

We do of course value the end user perspective. Itís very interesting to hear how an organisation has developed their strategy and our speaker line up reflects this.

Industry commentators add another dimension. Often at the cutting edge of what’s happening in the market, they can give an insight into the market now and where it may move to, as they often work with the most innovative clients. In turn giving a vision of what might be aspired to by a company.

Our discussion sessions give an opportunity for the audience to participate and the result is always interesting and can result in powerful resolution. With speakers and an audience interested specifically in online recruitment, discussion can bring about changes in strategy for all concerned. At our first conference in London in 2003, the discussion session facilitated a shift in policy by the UK government!

If you are interested in online recruitment, from whatever angle, we sincerely hope our conference will provide you with a stimulating two days and the opportunity to meet with like minded people and discuss issues of common interest.

For information on the event www.onrec.com/expo2006