Bernard Hodes Global Network Welcomes Brazil Affiliate

Bernard Hodes Global Network, a centralized worldwide network providing integrated talent solutions to companies on five continents, welcomed a new partner from Brazil during their two-day meeting recently. Sao Paulo-based Central de Propaganda, with a 17-year track record in recruitment and marketing communications, is the latest agency to join the network.

We welcome our Brazilian partner to the global network. They share our desire to offer our customers quality-driven solutions and unmatched service, said Alan V. Schwartz, CEO, Bernard Hodes Group.

Joining forces with the Bernard Hodes Global Network is an excellent opportunity to bring to Brazil new experiences in recruitment communication and improve the services offered to global customers, sa said Cristina Perez, Managing Director, Central De Propaganda.

Key global markets from around the world were represented at Hodes New York City corporate headquarters on September 15-16. The Network shared labor market updates and best-in-class global practices. Key facts were shared on two emerging markets. Hong Kong-based Chris Plowman, Hodes Regional Agency Director, Asia Pacific, shared his insights on the current recruitment status in China. Martin Mayer, Managing Director, Iventa Management Consulting GmbH, focused on recruitment in Eastern Europe.

On the second day of the meeting, Annette Merritt Cummings, Hodes Director of Diversity Services, introduced Deb Dagit, Executive Director of Diversity & Work Environment, Merck. Ms. Dagit shared her insights on global diversity and suggested global companies craft a diversity mission and then ask their in-country business leaders to enhance ownership, cultural appropriateness and accountability for agreed upon objectives.

Recently, The Bernard Hodes Network invited HR leaders to participate in their global survey on employer branding (http://hodes.com/globalsurvey/en/). The survey, offered in four languages, is live and open to senior HR professionals over the next quarter. An important goal of the survey is to share employer branding best practices among HR leaders worldwide.