Talent Management Takes Center Stage During Talentpalooza 2009
ARLINGTON, VA -- 07/07/09 -- Plateau Systems, a leading provider of on-demand talent management software, services and solutions, announced today that it will host Talentpalooza 2009, a free online talent management forum, on July 15, 2009. This live, one-day virtual event will provide professionals with the opportunity to discuss and collaborate with one another about real-world case studies, best practices and latest trends in talent management. Participants will learn about the innovative ways talent management solutions are helping companies adapt to the economically evolving landscape and how to make well-informed business decisions regarding the management of their employees.
Inspired by this year's 40th anniversary of Woodstock, where unique talent came together to deliver a legendary performance, Talentpalooza will bring together leading experts and practitioners to discuss the role of talent management in successful organizations. Leighanne Levensaler, Director of Talent Management Research at Bersin & Associates will headline the event with her presentation on "The New Workplace: Ten Talent Trends You Can't Ignore." With a nod to the 40th anniversary theme, Levensaler's presentation will document the history of talent management in the workplace over the past 40 years. The event will include three "virtual stages" showcasing live webinars dedicated to human resources and employee development. Attendees will be encouraged to attend as many or as few sessions as they wish throughout the day and be able to share their thoughts and comments live throughout the event via an online community forum and other social media outlets. More: http://tinyurl.com/talentmanagement3
HCM, talent management software consolidation helping companies cut TCO
At Inverness Medical Innovations, the driving force behind standardizing human capital management (HCM) applications on one platform was metrics like this: It took one person a total of six days every month to gather a report on headcount.
The dozens of global companies that make up the Waltham, Mass.-based manufacturer and developer of medical diagnostic products were using different systems to manage human resources, or simply relying on an in-house or outsourced payroll department to provide the data for them, according to Kristin Ferrara, associate director of human resources management systems (HRMS). More: http://tinyurl.com/talentmanagement2
PricewaterhouseCoopers Names John Verderese U.S. Advisory Services Talent Management Leader
Verderese Adds Significant Human Capital and Industry Experience to Leadership Role
NEW YORK, July 8, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC) today announced that John Verderese has been appointed leader of the firm's U.S. Advisory Services Talent Management group. In this role, Mr. Verderese will leverage his significant human capital and human resource transformation experience to help drive the strategy, direction and growth of the firm's Talent Management services within the People and Change practice.
"John's enthusiasm for driving our talent management strategy is an incredible asset to our clients and to the firm as a whole," said Karen Vander Linde, principal with PwC and Leader of the firm's Global People and Change Practice. "His extensive knowledge and human resource expertise enables him to effectively help organizations navigate the critical issues of workforce and talent management they continue to face in this uncertain environment." more: http://tinyurl.com/talentmanagement1
