January 18, 2005 Aurora, ON. HR.com, the largest research and Web destination for Senior HR Professionals, today announced that Graciela Kenig and Associates will host a seminar on culturally sensitive hiring strategies on Wednesday, February 23rd in Chicago. The seminar is designed to increase the cultural knowledge of attendees and provide them with specific hiring strategies to locate the best diverse candidates in today's marketplace.

WHEN: Wednesday, February 23, 2005 from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

WHERE: The Conference Center at UBS Tower, One North Wacker Drive, 2nd Floor,

Chicago, Illinois 60606

WHO: This event is designed for HR Professionals, Hiring Managers and Recruiters who are looking to increase the number of Latino, Asian, African American and female candidates considered for job openings.

Event attendees will learn about the cultural factors that impact the hiring process as well as techniques for locating and interviewing diverse candidates. All participants will also receive a comprehensive course manual with information on culturally appropriate recruiting sources, techniques and exercises.

The cost for this event is $295 per participant. Due to limited space, all participants must pre-register at www.LatinoWorkforce.com/hiring_strategies_seminar.htm.

About Graciela Kenig & Associates

Graciela Kenig & Associates are expert consultants in the recruitment, retention and advancement of diverse employees. Founded in 1996, the firm provides culturally sensitive training on recruitment strategies, mentoring and career management as well as soft skills training for newly promoted diverse managers and supervisors.

About HR.com

Established in 1999, HR.com is the Trusted Advisor to HR Executives, connecting them with Peers, Best Practices, Industry Thought Leaders and Suppliers. HR.com is funded by the leading venture capital firm Ventures West.

Contact:

Debbie McGrath
Chief Instigator and CEO, HR.com
dmcgrath@hr.com
1-877-472-6648, ext. 104