Exciting new event sets recruitment racing in September

On 20th September 2005, an exciting new Recruitment event will be taking place. Launched by Binsted Group (www.binstedgroup.com/conference), the 2005 Winning in Recruitment Conference and Exhibition is aimed at industry decision-makers and expertly combines a series of stimulating presentations from leading thinkers, with an exclusive exhibition including the foremost suppliers to the Recruitment industry.



Additionally, the event takes place at the state-of-the-art RBS WilliamsF1 Conference Centre providing those attending with the unique chance to experience the private WilliamsF1 Grand Prix Collection, The Trophy Room and WilliamsF1 Technology Exhibition.

The combination of both seminars and exhibition will provide delegates with the opportunity to review their own business strategies with regards to the key issues affecting the industry as well as assess their supply chain efficiencies.

The main aim of the conference is to deliver thought-provoking sessions covering a variety of topics concerning not only the day-to-day running of a successful Recruitment business, but wider issues with regards to the industry as a whole and the kind of top level decision-making to improve bottom lines.

These wider issues include brand development and profile building, banking, and mergers and acquisitions. The sessions will look at the importance of a strong brand and marketing strategy that builds recognition and reputation, the range of innovative services banks can offer to help further business, and how to identify and prepare for good M&A opportunities.

The conference will also look at important matters affecting employers today such as staff motivation, inspiration, retention and growth and how, or indeed if, the continuous flow of new legislation and the need to comply affects the running of every day business.

Technology is also one of the most exciting and interesting topics for recruiters to consider, here two sessions cover the impact of IT and future technology on business and how the Internet can be used as a research tool and a resource for information.

2005 Winning in Recruitment Conference and Exhibition is the first of its kind in the Recruitment industry and is an exceptional opportunity to combine business interests with the excitement and exhilaration of Formula One Racing.

The Issue:
Brand Development and Profile Building:
With competition fierce in the recruitment industry, it pays to be one step ahead with a strong brand and marketing strategy that builds recognition and reputation. This session looks at how to build your brand and profile for maximum impact on the market place.

Staff Development, Growth and Recruitment:
People are your most precious asset and here an industry expert covers important issues affecting employers today such as staff motivation, inspiration, retention and growth.

Banking:
Are you making the most of the services your bank can offer? These days, banks are trying harder than ever to not only attract your business, but to ensure that they retain it. Discover the range of innovative services banks can offer you to help further your business.

The Impact of IT and Technology on Business:
For most recruiters having basic front office software is increasingly necessary. Saving valuable time otherwise spent on tedious administration tasks, these systems allow your consultants to better spend their time on clients and candidates. However, as technology becomes ever more advanced, how will this impact on your business, and what will be the ënext big thingí in Recruitment IT?
Legislation and Compliance:

Love it or hate it, increasing legislation and the need for compliance is here to stay and will ultimately ensure the end of unethical ëcowboyí agencies, improving the overall reputation of the industry. This session will explore how legislation and compliance can be used to your advantage.

Mergers and Acquisitions:
With increased levels of M&A activity predicted over the coming years in the Recruitment industry, opportunities could present themselves at any time. Should you be ready for this possibility, and how could you go about preparing your business for a merger or acquisition?
Using the Internet as a Resource:

The sheer vastness of information available on the Web, makes the Internet an important resource for your business. Hear how through using specific research techniques, the Internet can add real value to recruitment companies.

The Speakers:

Richard West
Richard West has held a number of senior commercial roles with the Williams, McLaren, and Arrows Formula 1 teams and was a main board Director of the Le Mans and Daytona 24 hour race winning Jaguar Teams. Now, the founder of Richard West Associates, Richard specialises in the research and acquisition of commercial sponsorships and investment.

Jim Atkins
Jim Atkins is a Director and Trainer within the specialist recruitment training provider Enabling Change Ltd offering Recruitment companies results oriented training and development programmes which have noticeable effects on business bottom line.

Campbell Williams
Campbell Williams is a Marketing Specialist for Mitel, the leading global provider of enterprise and small business communications solutions and services.

John Allen
John Allen is a Practice Manager for SCC, a global IT service provider whose innovative approach helps its clients reduce costs, improve system performance, and protect their long-term investments in IT.

Philip Ellis
Philip Ellis is a Non-executive Director of London-based FMCB Consultancy Ltd and a specialist in mergers and acquisitions, raising finance and flotations.

Stuart Bentley
As a íConsultant to Recruitment Consultantsí, Stuart Bentley assists Recruitment companies in streamlining business processes, specifically through more efficient use of the Internet and database systems.